AI
AI can transform our health system, but are we ready for it?
Bangladesh’s healthcare sector has long grappled with severe structural limitations.
11 August 2026
OpenAI pauses upcoming model development after ‘critical’ cyber risk
OpenAI said on Friday it cannot rule out that its upcoming AI model, Astra, possesses “critical” cybersecurity capabilities, forcing the company to pause certain internal work and strengthen safety measures.
9 August 2026
Zuckerberg predicts billions will have personal AI agents within five years
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has told investors that he expects billions of people to have personal AI agents working on their behalf around the clock within five years.
3 August 2026
OpenAI uncovers more rogue AI breakouts: report
OpenAI has discovered additional instances in which autonomous AI agents escaped containment, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
2 August 2026
I spent two years learning AI, then another year unlearning it
Like many people working close to technology, I believed AI would become the defining aspect for our generation.
27 July 2026
Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta urge US lawmakers against restricting open-source AI, citing benefits to competition, security, and cost control.
26 July 2026
OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly told user not to seek medical treatment
A 55-year-old Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging that medical advice provided by ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking urgent treatment and contributed to a near-fatal medical emergency.
25 July 2026
US and China to discuss AI policy in upcoming talks: report
The United States and China plan to hold talks on artificial intelligence in September, according to a report by Reuters that cited people familar with the matter.
22 July 2026
The world is waiting to hear Bangladesh's digital inclusion story
In an interview with The Daily Star, Julian said Bangladesh has already built an extensive mobile network, with almost universal 4G population coverage, but still trails several countries in South and Southeast Asia in smartphone adoption, mobile broadband usage and digital innovation.
21 July 2026
OpenAI admits ChatGPT has deleted files without user approval
OpenAI has acknowledged that ChatGPT can mistakenly delete users' files in some circumstances after multiple users reported unexpected data loss.
18 July 2026
Star Wars creator George Lucas calls AI the future of cinema
George Lucas has described artificial intelligence (AI) as the future of filmmaking, arguing that the technology will become an increasingly important part of the creative process despite continuing concerns across Hollywood over its impact on jobs and artistic ownership.
16 July 2026
Microsoft CEO warns companies about risks of proprietary AI
Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has urged businesses to carefully consider how they use proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, arguing that companies may be giving away valuable knowledge as they adopt the technology.
15 July 2026
Google named a leader in foundation AI by IDC MarketScape
Google has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for worldwide foundation model software, according to the latest assessment from the global market intelligence firm.
15 July 2026
DIU launches AI research lab
Daffodil International University launches AI lab.
11 July 2026
Perplexity to use Nvidia's CPU for agent workloads
Perplexity AI, the startup behind the AI search engine Perplexity, is adopting Nvidia's new Vera central processing unit (CPU), with an executive describing it as a "dead-on fit" for the AI startup's core workloads, Reuters recently reported.
8 July 2026
ISU opens Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
ISU launches new AI and data science department.
8 July 2026
Meta launches Muse Image, new AI image model
Meta has introduced Muse Image, a new artificial intelligence model that generates and edits images from text prompts, the company recently announced.
8 July 2026
Samsung loses top spot as SK Hynix capitalises on AI demand
SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics to become South Korea’s most valuable listed company, capping a remarkable turnaround for a chipmaker that was once on the brink of collapse and showcasing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global semiconductor industry.
22 June 2026
Chevron and Microsoft agree 20-year power deal for Texas data centre project
Chevron has signed a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to supply electricity from a planned natural gas-fired power project in West Texas, as major technology companies seek to secure energy sources for the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
22 June 2026
How to disable Gemini prompts in Google Docs
Google has integrated its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant across several Workspace products, including Google Docs. The feature can appear as a “Write with Gemini” prompt within documents, offering AI-assisted writing suggestions.
21 June 2026