In a recent investigation, the British daily Financial Times has uncovered a disturbing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponised to spread disinformation in the lead-up to the general elections in Bangladesh. The report indicates that entities aligned with the government are utilising AI tools from various start-ups to craft deepfake videos and fabricated news segments, with the aim of influencing public opinion.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has recently issued a high-risk alert for users of Apple and Samsung products, flagging multiple vulnerabilities that could pose a significant threat to data and device security - as per the Indian news media The Indian Express.

From scanning QR codes to using Snapchat filters, Augmented Reality (AR) is already a part of our lives without us truly realising it. As businesses across the globe are leveraging AR to provide novel user experiences, Bangladesh, too, is stepping into this new frontier.

In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) defines the ethos of a company, Multifabs Limited stands as a paragon of compassion and community support. The company's diverse range of CSR activities not only highlights its commitment to the welfare of its employees and their families but also underscores its role in uplifting the broader community.

Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, is set to establish a new educational institution in Austin, Texas, focusing on primary and secondary education. The school will focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

TikTok has unveiled a series of measures aimed at upholding election integrity on its platform in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for January 2024. This initiative is part of TikTok's commitment to being a responsible source of information, particularly during critical events such as national elections.

The HerWILL Communication Program has successfully completed its series of workshops, transforming participants from Bangladesh, the USA, and beyond through a journey spanning diverse cultures and communication facets. The program included expert-led workshops, virtual exchanges, and interactive projects with the goal of improving cross-cultural communication abilities, targeted specifically for tech students and professionals.

Following the much-anticipated iOS 17.2 update, users within the Apple ecosystem have encountered disruptions in their Messenger applications, prompting concerns among iPhone users seeking seamless communication. Reports indicate issues such as message delays, freezing interfaces, and unexpected app closures.

Global sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) has experienced a 20% growth in November compared to 2022, as per a report by Reuters. The finding stems from Rho Motion, a market research firm, which adds that North America and China has seen more EV sales than Europe this year.

The government has reduced the price of coronary stents, popularly known as heart rings, for patients. Prices of per stent will drop up to 46% depending on the coronary stent and its manufacturer.

In a world where convenience and quality go hand in hand, finding the perfect wireless earbuds within a budget can be daunting. Check out our recommendations for wireless earbuds under BDT 5,000, which will let you enter the realm of high-quality audio without breaking the bank.

The government is planning to launch ‘Saathi’, a Bangladeshi virtual AI assistant app, according to an official press release. 

Meta has recently rolled out a highly-coveted feature for Messenger, the ability to edit sent messages. With this new update, users can now freely edit any messages they have sent within 15 minutes of sending that message.

Grameenphone has unveiled Club Lumière, a platform designed to celebrate and explore the human stories behind notable successes. The first episode, spotlighting Rubaba Dowla, has been released, offering an intimate glimpse into her life and career journey.

TikTok, the popular short-video-sharing platform owned by ByteDance, has agreed to invest USD 1.5 billion for 75.01% of the controlling stake in Tokopedia, the e-commerce unit owned by the Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo Group. GoTo will retain the other 24.99% stake.

With machine learning-based chatbots comes the ever-present worry of inaccuracies and unreliable information. As such, a new type of discipline within the realm of AI is being introduced: machine unlearning, which aims to make AI-generated output more reliable and safe by making the model 'forget' information instead of 'learning' new ones.

SAJIDA Foundation organised a discussion session titled ‘Fostering Resilience: The Path to Bottom-Up Mental Health Support in Climate-Affected Communities’ at the Bangladesh Pavilion of COP28.

As the chill of winter sets in, the need for a cosy and warm living space becomes crucial. To help you find an electric room heater within a budget, check out picks for five room heaters available under BDT 4,000.

Women in Digital (WID), an organisation dedicated to women entrepreneurs, has organised a special session on cyber security and cyber-related crimes on Saturday in Dhaka.

The government has taken an initiative to introduce digital health cards for all citizens, in a bid to eradicate the need of preserving physical prescription and test files by creating a unified digital database.