Google has released a new update to Bard, in which the AI chatbot can understand and give replies in over 40 languages, including Bangla. 

In a world driven by technological advancement, there are few endeavours as inspiring as those dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the digital realm. Today, we pay homage to one such endeavour, one that has shaped the landscape of technology journalism in Bangladesh over the past decade. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bytes, a publication that has been a beacon of knowledge, insight, and innovation since its inception in 2013.

The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.

Out of the 54 global teams participating, 25 teams have successfully advanced to the final round, including Altair from the Islamic University Of Technology (IUT) and Team Interplanetar from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Odisha TV (OTV), an Odia-based news station in India, has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named Lisa. Lisa made her debut appearance in a video tweeted by OTV, where she introduced herself to the world. In her announcement, she declared the moment as historic and revealed her upcoming role as a news update host. Lisa reportedly possesses the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.

The compromised information includes highly sensitive financial records such as account details, statements, and tax information.

Speaking at the prestigious Bangabandhu International Cyber Security Awareness Award program, the State Minister of Information and Technology (ICT), Junaid Ahmed Palak, acknowledged the recent data leak by a government website and assumed full responsibility for the data breach, emphasizing the need to address the issue promptly.

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search

The remarkable level of accessibility and proficiency exhibited by AI tools has educators, students, and tech enthusiasts engaged in vigorous debates about one big question: should university students use AI in their courses?