LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Rest of World as Least Biased for its global, objective coverage. It is rated Mixed for Factual reporting due to reliance on sources with varied credibility and foundation-supported articles that may influence narrative scope, particularly on sensitive issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Rest of World is a nonprofit publication launched in 2020 by Sophie Schmidt. It covers technology’s diverse impacts on society, focusing on experiences outside Western markets. It reports on themes like digital connectivity, local tech innovation, e-commerce, the platform economy, and AI in regions often overlooked in global tech discourse, such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Rest of World is headquartered in New York City.
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Funded by / Ownership
Rest of World is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Several foundations and philanthropic organizations, including Luminate, the Ford Foundation, and the Henry Luce Foundation, fund the organization.
Analysis / Bias
Rest of World shows minimal political bias and often adopts a “local-first” approach by working with regional journalists. However, some articles rely on sources with mixed credibility, such as The Times of India and The Economic Times. For example, “India’s electric cab companies can’t find enough cars to put on the road” combines credible sources with less verifiable ones, potentially limiting reporting depth.
Additionally, Rest of World publishes foundation-supported articles like “WhatsApp vigilantes in India are converting Christians by force,” which investigates Hindu nationalist groups’ use of WhatsApp to pressure Christian families in India to convert. This Henry Luce Foundation-supported piece highlights forced conversions and pressures faced by Christian communities, lending a left-leaning perspective due to its critical focus on nationalist actions.
Articles supported by foundations may exhibit a potential bias due to funding that aligns with specific research themes. This dependence on foundation grants can influence the narrative’s focus, often highlighting viewpoints that align with the funder’s interests.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Rest of World as Least Biased for its global, objective coverage. It is rated Mixed for Factual reporting due to reliance on sources with varied credibility and foundation-supported articles that may influence narrative scope, particularly on sensitive issues. (M. Huitsing 10/27/2024)
Source: https://restofworld.org/
Last Updated on October 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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