The US Department of Defense has awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to develop artificial intelligence tools for national security applications, according to a Pentagon announcement on Monday. The agreement calls for the ChatGPT creator to build prototype AI systems addressing both military and government operational challenges.

The Phoenix Summit 2025, a flagship cybersecurity conference hosted by NCC, concluded on 24 May after three days of extensive dialogue, technical insight and cross-sector collaboration. Held in the capital, the summit brought together more than 3,500 participants, including experts, policymakers, academics and private sector representatives, reinforcing Bangladesh’s commitment to building a robust digital security framework.

The Washington Post is investigating a cyberattack that targeted the email accounts of several of its journalists, according to a recent report by Reuters.

New York state lawmakers have recently approved a first-of-its-kind bill requiring major AI developers to implement safety measures preventing catastrophic misuse of their technology. 

A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics. 

Klarna, a Swedish fintech company, has recently launched an artificial intelligence-powered hotline allowing users to provide feedback directly to a virtual version of its CEO and co-founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has invested $14.8 billion in Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, in a deal that values the company at $29 billion. As part of the agreement, Scale AI’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will step down to join Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Dr Md Manjurul Ahsan, a Bangladeshi-born scientist and current Research Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, has been ranked among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, according to the 2024 Top Scholar rankings by ScholarGPS , a global scholarly analytics platform.

A biometric identity verification project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Alex Blania is launching in the United Kingdom this week. The initiative, known as ‘World’, relies on a device called the ‘Orb’ to scan people's eyes to confirm whether users are human.

Meta Platforms and TikTok have challenged a supervisory fee imposed by the European Union (EU), arguing that the levy is disproportionate and based on flawed calculations, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Coco Robotics, a Los Angeles-based startup developing self-driving delivery vehicles, has raised $80 million in new funding, the company announced on June 11.

The European Union (EU) is preparing new rules aimed at improving the energy efficiency of data centres, said the bloc’s energy commissioner, as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) places increasing strain on electricity supplies.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to push for a ban on social media access for teens under 15 across the European Union (EU), following a deadly stabbing at a middle school in north-east France.

At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, Apple lifted the veil on iOS 26, unveiling a refreshed design called ‘Liquid Glass’.

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to begin at its Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 a.m. PT (11 p.m. Bangladesh time) on 9 June.

In the quiet alpine village of Mulegns, Switzerland, a striking new landmark now pierces the sky, not just as an architectural marvel, but as a lifeline for a fading community. Standing at 30 metres tall, 'Tor Alva' ('The White Tower') is the world’s tallest 3D-printed building, a delicate yet daring structure designed to lure visitors, spark investment, and perhaps even reverse the village’s decades-long decline.

Two years after ChatGPT kickstarted the generative AI revolution, one area stands out for actually making money — writing code. A wave of AI startups is racing to reshape software development by automating the grunt work of programming, and investors are pouring in billions to back the early frontrunners.

Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a 2018 Turing Award winner, has launched LawZero, a nonprofit lab focused on making AI safer for humanity. Speaking to the Financial Times earlier this week, Bengio revealed that LawZero aims to tackle the growing risks associated with powerful AI systems by prioritising safety and ethical development.

Sony has unveiled a treat for gaming and film fans alike by debuting a trailer for 007: First Light, the next video game entry in the James Bond franchise on May 5.

Meta has signed a deal with American energy company Constellation Energy to help keep a nuclear power plant in Illinois running for the next two decades - marking the company’s first direct partnership with a nuclear facility.