AI
White House launches task force to address AI infrastructure and power needs
The White House has announced the formation of a new task force to tackle the growing infrastructure demands of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level meeting between U.S. officials and top executives from technology and power companies.
15 September 2024, 14:13 PM
Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad
A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.
15 September 2024, 06:51 AM
Bangladeshi Stanford graduate’s AI startup receives $750K funding
Story Engine Inc., an AI startup co-founded by Bangladeshi Stanford graduate Sheikh Srijon, has received $750,000 in pre-seed funding from the reputed venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z). The startup, founded by Sheikh Srijon, Zhizhuo Zhou, and Wanrong He, aims to revolutionise the realm of webtoon and anime creation through generative AI technology.
14 September 2024, 08:41 AM
Nvidia says it plays fair in AI chip market
Nvidia on Tuesday defended its tactics in the hot market for chips to power artificial intelligence in the face of reports the US is probing whether it abused its clout
4 September 2024, 05:23 AM
OpenAI, Meta flex muscles as AI race heats up
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, said that usage of its iconic chatbot had more than doubled since November to 200 million active monthly users
1 September 2024, 06:20 AM
What is SB 1047 - the California AI bill?
California legislators are about to vote on a bill called SB 1047, which would set rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used in the state. However, many tech companies and some lawmakers are against it, saying the rules could slow down innovation and make things harder for the tech industry. What is SB 1047, the California AI bill? Here are some things you should know about it.
22 August 2024, 04:40 AM
"I really hate generative AI", says Procreate CEO
James Cuda, CEO of the graphics editing app Procreate, has recently stated that the company has no plans to introduce generative AI tools in its line of products. In a video posted on Procreate's official X account, Cuda publicly stated his stance on AI-generated art, saying, "I really hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry, and I don't like what it's doing to our artists."
20 August 2024, 06:36 AM
Mark Zuckerberg is now endorsing open-source AI tech
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms and the founder of Facebook, has recently released an open letter titled "Open source AI is the path forward". In it, he publicly endorsed the use of open-source AI tech, indicating how tech companies could flourish if restrictions regarding AI were lifted by competitors.
7 August 2024, 04:17 AM
How the 2024 Olympics broadcasting is using AI
US broadcasting of the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a showcase of generative AI, stemming from AI-enhanced Google Maps images to AI-generated broadcasting voice. However, the European audiences aren't going to have a similar experience. Let's take a look at how this year's Olympics broadcast in the US and Europe is embracing, or not embracing, the use of generative AI.
30 July 2024, 10:05 AM
Apple confirms using Google's chips to build AI tools
Apple used chips designed by Google instead of those from the industry leader Nvidia to develop two essential components of its artificial intelligence software infrastructure for its upcoming AI tools and features, as per a recent research paper by Apple.
30 July 2024, 09:42 AM
Vision for an AI law in Bangladesh
To position Bangladesh as a leader in AI innovation, substantial investments in AI research and development (R&D) are crucial.
11 July 2024, 06:00 AM
Is AI causing a worldwide power crisis?
The spotlight now falls on AI's environmental impact, with concerns rising about its energy consumption. So, could AI be the culprit behind a looming global power crisis? Let's take a look.
8 July 2024, 08:50 AM
Why AI may fail to unlock the productivity puzzle
Features of AI suggest that while its impact on the bottom line of some companies may be positive, its economy-wide consequences will be less impressive
7 July 2024, 12:58 PM
OpenAI was hacked last year
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Sora, was hacked last year, compromising access to the company's internal messaging systems, as per a recent report by The New York Times. The attack also stole details about the design of the company's AI technologies, states the report.
7 July 2024, 08:05 AM
AI tech firms win big in June's market value shifts
Tech companies focusing on AI-related products and services saw a substantial increase in market capitalisation at the end of June 2024. Particularly, success was seen from chipmakers, such as Nvidia, which briefly overtook Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world.
2 July 2024, 12:40 PM
Watch the first-ever commercial ad made by OpenAI's Sora
Toys"R"Us, the US-based toy brand, has recently released a teaser trailer that, according to the company, has been created with OpenAI's video generation AI tool, Sora. The video, which depicts the story of Toys"R"Us founder Charles Lazarus, is being called the first-ever commercial ad made by Sora.
1 July 2024, 05:40 AM
Bigger isn't always better
The belief shared by corporate and government leaders that bigger is always better is founded on the false assumption
26 June 2024, 06:00 AM
AI is making way for a new era of soft skills. Here's how
With AI gaining popularity across various workplaces, there arises a demand for skilled professionals capable of effectively operating AI models to yield the most desirable outcomes. Moreover, beyond these roles, there is a growing need for positions that AI simply cannot replicate, owing to its inherently non-human nature.
25 June 2024, 03:10 AM
Why we need an AI law in Bangladesh
We need to strike a balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding fundamental rights.
23 June 2024, 16:00 PM
Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world's biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza
23 June 2024, 11:24 AM