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Chinese firms quietly cut jobs as AI adoption increases: report
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Meta and Reliance partner for AI data centre in India
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AI will soon match human capabilities: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has recently shared his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that while AI will soon match human capabilities, its impact may not be as significant as many expect.
5 December 2024, 09:35 AM
3.5 lakh drivers partnered with Uber Bangladesh in 8 years: report
The ridesharing platform Uber has reached 8 years of operations in Bangladesh. According to a report by the company, Uber Bangladesh has served more than 72 lakh riders and provided earning opportunities for 3.5 lakh driver-partners over this period.
5 December 2024, 08:50 AM
Meta announces $10 bln investment in its largest AI data centre yet
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Wednesday plans to invest $10 billion in building its largest data centre to date, a state-of-the-art facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The hyperscale data centre will support the processing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
5 December 2024, 06:59 AM
Bangladeshi gamer SI Anik to participate in Capcom Cup 11 finals
SI Anik, a Bangladeshi esports player, is scheduled to participate in the finals of the Capcom Pro Tour 2024, also known as Capcom Cup 11, the official tournament held by Capcom for the popular fighting game 'Street Fighter 6'.
5 December 2024, 03:32 AM
BASIS Students’ Forum signs MoU with Zenetic Esports and LEVEL7
BASIS Students’ Forum, an arm of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade body for the Software & IT Enabled Service industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zenetic Esports and LEVEL7, a Bangladeshi esports management and production venture, to advance esports and gaming education across educational institutions in Bangladesh.
5 December 2024, 02:30 AM
TikTok hosts workshop for small businesses in Bangladesh
TikTok has concluded a workshop aimed at empowering small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 17:40 PM
Straight out of Shark Tank: Vibe Gaming secures investment from Adcomm
Vibe Gaming, a Bangladesh-based video gaming and electronics retailer, has secured strategic investment from Adcomm Holdings on November 28 following their pitch on Shark Tank Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 10:39 AM
Meta is looking for nuclear energy reactor developers
Meta has announced plans to explore nuclear energy as part of its efforts to power artificial intelligence advancements and support its environmental objectives. The company revealed on Tuesday that it will issue a request for proposals (RFP) to identify developers capable of building 1 to 4 gigawatts of new nuclear power capacity reactors in the United States.
4 December 2024, 04:29 AM
Amazon unveils Nova, new set of AI models
Amazon has introduced Nova, a collection of advanced AI models designed for tasks like analysing text, generating images, and creating videos. These models, announced at the AWS conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, aim to help businesses reduce costs, speed up processes, and customise AI for their specific needs, says Amazon in an official blog post.
4 December 2024, 03:31 AM
Apple accused of spying on employees' personal devices
Apple is facing a new lawsuit alleging that the company illegally monitors employees’ personal devices and prevents them from discussing their working conditions. The complaint was filed in the California state court by Amar Bhakta, an employee at Apple's digital advertising division.
3 December 2024, 03:04 AM
Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger retires amid company struggles
Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger has stepped down after less than four years, as the company struggles to compete with industry leaders like Nvidia and TSMC. The decision followed a board meeting where directors expressed concerns about the slow progress of Gelsinger’s turnaround plan.
3 December 2024, 02:31 AM
AI firm Nebius secures $700 mln investment from Nvidia and others
Nebius Group, an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company, has recently announced that it has raised $700 million in a private funding round led by Nvidia, venture capital firm Accel, and accounts managed by Orbis Investments, according to a recent report by Reuters.
2 December 2024, 14:01 PM
Brain rot is Oxford’s 2024 word of the year. What does it even mean?
Oxford's 2024 word of the year, 'brain rot,' spotlights growing concerns over the mental toll of endless social media scrolling.
2 December 2024, 11:52 AM
Robot dog successfully completes full-course marathon
A robot dog in South Korea has made history by becoming the first four-legged robot to complete a full-length marathon without needing to recharge its batteries. Named RAIBO2, the advanced quadrupedal robot, developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), covered the 42-kilometer distance of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds.
2 December 2024, 11:11 AM
Ever wanted to take a space selfie? Now you can
Imagine a selfie with Earth as the backdrop—not a digitally generated image, but a photograph taken in orbit. This is the concept behind the Space Selfie project, launched by CrunchLabs, an initiative founded by Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and YouTube content creator.
2 December 2024, 09:59 AM
Talking with AI can help reduce stress: studies show
Two peer-reviewed studies, one published in November 2024 and one in October 2023, shed light on how interacting with AI chatbots can help people manage stress, express emotions, and even improve their overall emotional health.
2 December 2024, 03:01 AM
Avik Anwar shines at Renault Clio Cup Middle East
Avik Anwar, along with his all-Bangladeshi team, has delivered a stellar performance at the Renault Clio Cup Middle East.
1 December 2024, 16:19 PM
Samsung launches Galaxy S24 FE in Bangladesh
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S24 FE in Bangladesh.
1 December 2024, 10:55 AM
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks mixed reactions
Australia has passed a new law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The law, approved on Thursday, forces companies to block kids under 16 from logging in, or they could face fines of up to A$49.5 million (US $32 million). The government says the ban will protect children from harmful content online, but it has sparked mixed reactions from young people, parents, and tech companies.
1 December 2024, 03:23 AM
Internet services will be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2
Internet service will temporarily be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2 due to maintenance of SEA-ME-WE4, the country's first submarine cable system in Cox's Bazar.
30 November 2024, 12:25 PM