AI

Can AI unlock productivity and growth?

If you watched Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's remarkable presentation at Taipei Computex last month, you would be convinced that AI has ushered in a new Industrial Revolution, in which accelerated computing with the latest AI chips unleashed the power of doing everything faster, more efficiently, and with less energy
18 June 2024, 06:41 AM

Can Bangladesh be a semiconductor hub?

The semiconductor manufacturing sector is well-known for its complexity, high stakes and intense corporate competition. Demand has always been driven by innovation, with every new technology changing the game.
16 June 2024, 01:35 AM

Free Google courses to level up your AI skills

Here is a quick list of some introductory-level, free courses you can take in Google's Cloud Skill Boost platform to improve your knowledge and understanding of AI and the subject's many principles.
4 June 2024, 10:37 AM

Why tech workers must reskill, upskill in the age of AI

In the rapidly evolving technological landscape of modern AI, the need for reskilling and upskilling has become paramount. As AI continues to advance, it is essential for tech workers to embrace continuous learning to remain relevant and competitive. 
4 June 2024, 03:09 AM

Nvidia to launch next-gen AI chips in 2026

Nvidia is releasing a next-generation AI chip platform called Rubin for 2026, as per the company's CEO Jensen Huang in a recent announcement. This will include new graphics (GPU), central processors (CPU), and networking chips.
3 June 2024, 04:04 AM

AI could be a game changer for EV charging

New artificial intelligence (AI) tools could enhance the reliability of the power grid and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to a study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and Utilidata, an AI-powered technology company.
31 May 2024, 02:51 AM

OpenAI begins training new AI model more powerful than GPT-4

OpenAI has recently announced it has begun training its next flagship AI model, which is expected to surpass the capabilities of GPT-4. According to the company, this new model, currently unnamed, is expected to drastically improve various AI-based applications such as chatbots, search engines, and image generators. 
29 May 2024, 10:04 AM

Michael Schumacher family win legal action over fake AI interview

Magazine 'Die Aktuelle' had in April 2023 claimed it had an interview with the motorsport legend -- the first since he suffered a serious brain injury in a 2013 skiing accident in the French Alps.
23 May 2024, 15:15 PM

AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh

It was a pretty good project for SkyTech Solutions for the last few years: generating earnings of $8.5 per hour for each of over 50 people.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM

Can we rid artificial intelligence of bias?

AI's underlying intelligence, therefore, is only as good as the world it came from, as likely to be filled with wit, wisdom, and usefulness, as well as hatred, prejudice and rants.
19 May 2024, 05:27 AM

Co-founder Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist at OpenAI, has recently announced his departure from the AI tech startup. His leave was confirmed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a public blog on OpenAI's official website and by Sutskever himself on a post in X.
15 May 2024, 06:40 AM

The creative industry was already suffering. Then came AI

The rapid advancement in the field of AI, particularly in the creative sector, raises a multitude of questions Is AI truly more creative than humans? What are the ethical implications of AI-generated art that imitates existing styles? How will the rise of AI impact the job market for creative professionals?
14 May 2024, 03:54 AM

Is AI already deceiving us? Experts believe so

Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans to solve “prove-you're-not-a-robot” tests, argues a team of scientists in the open-source data science journal Patterns.
13 May 2024, 10:08 AM

Looking to get hired? You may have to fight it out with AI first

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process has ushered in an era of both promise and peril. As employers and job seekers adapt to increasingly sophisticated AI tools, the landscape of recruitment is undergoing a profound transformation, raising essential questions about fairness, efficiency, and the future of work.
7 May 2024, 05:21 AM

Meet Victoria Shi, Ukraine foreign ministry's AI spokeswoman

Ukraine has recently unveiled Victoria Shi, an AI-generated spokeswoman, who has been appointed to deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry. According to Ukraine, this is the first time they are using a digital representative to read the ministry's messages, although the statements themselves will continue to be written by human writers.
5 May 2024, 09:17 AM

Palak visits Meta office in Singapore

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology of Bangladesh, recently visited the Meta office in Singapore. The visit, shared by Palak on his official Facebook page, included a discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) policy between Meta and Bangladesh.
22 April 2024, 15:03 PM

Meet Figure 01, the 'commercially viable' humanoid robot

With a recent funding of $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation from key investors including Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft, a new player has emerged in the race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance: the American tech startup Figure AI. Their core product, Figure 01, is advertised to be a general-purpose, autonomous, and commercially viable humanoid robot that can help with a variety of tasks from daily chores to industrial labour. 
16 April 2024, 09:14 AM

OpenAI opens its first Asia office in Tokyo

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has recently announced the opening of its first Asia office in Tokyo, Japan. The move is being seen as the AI company's ongoing effort to grow revenue sources globally.
15 April 2024, 07:54 AM

Instagram to add AI-powered search feature: report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to add a new AI-powered search feature on Instagram, according to a report by the global tech news platform TechCrunch. With this feature, users can initiate conversations with an AI chatbot and enter unique search queries to find photos and reels.
13 April 2024, 15:50 PM

Apple to launch AI-powered Macs later this year: report

Apple is nearly done with the production of AI-powered M4 computer processors and plans to update every Mac model with them, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. These updated models are planned to be released later this year or early next year, the report states, citing people close to the matter.
12 April 2024, 17:57 PM