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The hidden costs of Asia's data center rush
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (765+ words) A data center. Image from under Creative Commons License CC BY-NC-ND 3. 0. Copyright remains with Wim Klerkx This post is part of Global Voices" April 2026 Spotlight series, "Human perspectives on AI." This series will offer insight into how AI is being…...
The human cost of the data center push in Latin America
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (876+ words) A data center. Image via Canva. This post is part of Global Voices" April 2026 Spotlight series, "Human perspectives on AI." This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and implementation…...
Mexican government partially unblocks secure internet
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (510+ words) Image from Canva Pro. By'Jacobo N'jera and Miguel Trujillo This article was originally published on The Tor Project on November 17, 2025. An edited version is republished on Global Voices under a media partnership agreement.' Across at least the last two six-year…...
Australia's under 16 social media ban under microscope at home and abroad
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (834+ words) Screenshot: CNN You Tube video " Millions of Australian children just lost social media. What is happening? The much anticipated teen social media ban began in Australia on 10 December 2025. Its introduction was popular a year ago when legislation passed parliament but…...
Similar type of bot attacks target Instagram profiles of Serbian student movement and Macedonian independent media outlet
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (1493+ words) This article is based on coverage by Meta. mk News Agency published on November 16 and November 23, 2025." An edited version is republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices and Metamorphosis Foundation." A quick reaction by student movement prevented the…...
Inside-net: Russia is dismantling free internet connections
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (314+ words) Global Voices is at a critical moment. Without the support of readers like you, we won't be able to continue our 20-year legacy of ad-free multilingual journalism. Learn'why" The internet sources included in the white lists are only Russia-based.' At…...
Digital blackout: How internet shutdowns devastate the economy and daily life in North Waziristan, Pakistan
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (704+ words) In today's digital age, the internet is not merely a source of entertainment but a fundamental necessity. It serves as an essential tool for accessing information, conducting financial transactions, pursuing educational opportunities, and communicating with the rest of the world....
Vietnam's Telegram ban: Cybersecurity or censorship?
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (606+ words) Support non-profit journalism and perspectives from around the world. See all those languages? The Lingua project at Global Voices works to bring down barriers to understanding through translation. The Vietnamese government has said it has'banned the messaging app Telegram because…...
Russia prepares to get rid of Whats App and possibly Telegram
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Support non-profit journalism and perspectives from around the world. See all those languages? The Lingua project at Global Voices works to bring down barriers to understanding through translation. On June 10, the Russian Parliament passed a law to create a messenger…...