The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the realm of generative AI, is raising concerns about profitability and sustainability despite the overwhelming enthusiasm from investors and industry leaders, according to a recent report by AFP. 

Grameenphone has introduced the country’s first speed-based limitless internet packs

TikTok is facing new legal challenges as 13 US states and Washington DC filed lawsuits accusing the platform of harming young users through addictive software and inadequate safety measures. 

Jatri, a Bangladeshi multi-modal travel platform, is entering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, beginning with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, through the launch of 'Saafir.'

A new smartwatch featuring a 3D interface has been launched in Bangladesh by the Hong Kong-based brand ‘X.’

A significant cyberattack on October 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday, disrupted operations at VGTRK, Russia's state-owned media conglomerate, causing widespread outages across the organisation’s digital platforms, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to its investors after revealing worse-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The company acknowledged that it is struggling to maintain its technological competitiveness, especially in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.

Criminal networks in Southeast Asia are extensively using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate large-scale illegal operations, according to a report released by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). 

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionise industries from banking to content creation, it has also begun to influence scientific research, raising the question: Could AI one day win a Nobel Prize? While this may seem far-fetched today, a recent report by AFP highlights how researchers and scientists are working to develop AI systems potentially worthy of such recognition in the future.

Meta has announced an AI-powered video generator, dubbed “Movie Gen”, capable of producing high-definition footage complete with sound, according to a recent blog post by the company.

Accelerating Asia Ventures has announced its 10th cohort of startups, selecting nine companies from Southeast Asia, with four from Bangladesh.

Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 transportation and warehouse workers for the upcoming holiday shopping season, matching its hiring efforts from last year, as per a recent Reuters report.

Tesla is working on four new battery designs, including ones for its upcoming Cybertruck and robotaxis, according to a recent report by The Information. As per the report, this plan is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on suppliers and cut costs. 

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, is set to trial live transactions involving tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Edison Group has officially launched the helio 90 smartphone in Bangladesh.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion in new funding, attracting major investors including Microsoft, Nvidia, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, according to a recent Reuters report.

The EU Commission has formally requested detailed information from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about the algorithms they use to recommend content to their users on October 2, according to a recent report by Reuters. 

Toyota has made a $500 million investment in Joby Aviation, a California-based startup focused on developing electric air taxis, according to a recent blog post by Toyota.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between The Daily Star and AKIJ iBOS Limited, a concern of AKIJ Group at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star centre in Dhaka on Tuesday.