BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO

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YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
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YouTube is changing how it counts views on regular videos, with a view now registered as soon as a video begins playing or a user enters a live broadcast, bringing its approach in line with how it already counts Shorts views and how rivals TikTok and Instagram measure engagement.
OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated version of its AI chatbot with age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and tools designed to prevent teenagers from using the platform to cheat on their schoolwork—more than three years after the service first launched with no such protections in place.

Protirodh.net: A digital shield against rising crime in Bangladesh

With law enforcement agencies stretched thin, Protirodh.net addresses the critical need for a unified system where community efforts can be coordinated in real-time.
9 August 2024

Meet the 11-year-old Chinese boy who builds his own rocket

In China’s Zhejiang province, an 11-year-old boy named Yan Hongsen also called “Rocket boy” has become an internet sensation after building his own rocket.
9 August 2024

New ChatGPT voice interface will cause "emotional attachment," says OpenAI

In late July, OpenAI introduced an advanced voice interface for ChatGPT, designed to mimic human speech with remarkable accuracy. However, a safety analysis released today reveals that this anthropomorphic voice may lead some users to develop emotional attachments to their chatbot, a potential risk acknowledged by the company.
8 August 2024

Meta and Google’s secret ad campaign targeted teens on YouTube: report

A recent report by the Financial Times has revealed that Meta and Google covertly collaborated on a campaign that targeted Instagram ads at 13 to 17-year-olds on YouTube, breaking Google’s own rules against advertising to minors.
8 August 2024

Russia reports a widespread YouTube outage as official criticism grows

A mass outage on the availability of YouTube, the popular online video sharing site, was reported by Russian internet monitoring services on Thursday as Russian authorities increase criticism of the platform.
8 August 2024

Texas to house the world's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood

The world's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood is near completion in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, about 30 miles from Austin, Texas. The project is being handled by Vulcan, a robotic-arm-mounted 3D printer made by the Texas-based tech firm ICON.
8 August 2024

Intel sued by its shareholders

Intel was recently sued by its shareholders, who claim that the chip production company has "fraudulently concealed problems" that led to lower market value, job cuts, and divided suspension, among other issues.
8 August 2024

Google discontinues Chromecast; introduces "TV Streamer"

Google has officially discontinued the production of Chromecast, the popular streaming media adapter that allowed TVs to have online connectivity and access to Play Store apps. In the place of Chromecast, Google has announced a brand new device called 'Google TV Streamer', described as the company's next-generation AI-powered entertainment and smart home hub.
7 August 2024

Google's antitrust ruling may cost Apple $20 bln deal

Google pays Apple 20$ billion each year, which amounts to about 36% of the revenue generated from search advertising through the Safari browser, according to the American investment company Morgan Stanley. As such, with Google's recent antitrust ruling, a deal being undone between the two tech giants could make Apple lose around 4-6% of its profit, as per analysts.
7 August 2024

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

Google legally obliged to disclose confidential user information

In a recent email to its customers, Google stated that it may need to share confidential information with the US government authorities when legally required.
6 August 2024

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman again

Billionaire Elon Musk has filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, just weeks after withdrawing a previous suit against the artificial intelligence startup he co-founded in 2015.
6 August 2024

Video game actors hold strike over AI concerns

Video game actors, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have walked off the job, joining their Hollywood counterparts in a stand against the continued use of artificial intelligence by video game producers. The strike, which began on July 26, 2024, has currently halted the work of numerous high-profile video game makers, including Electronics Arts, Activision Productions, Insomniac Games, Take-Two Interactive, Epic Games, WB Games, and more.
6 August 2024

OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic

The news was first reported by The Information, which added that Peter Deng, a product manager who joined OpenAI last year, has also exited the company.
6 August 2024

Transitioning to remote work amidst an ongoing crisis

Transitioning to remote work during a crisis can be challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, it can also be an opportunity for growth and increased flexibility. If you are having difficulties transitioning back to remote work, here is a brief guide to help you navigate this change as smoothly as possible.
6 August 2024

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

It is also a green light to aggressive US antitrust enforcers prosecuting Big Tech, a sector that has been under fire from across the political spectrum.
6 August 2024

How to approach the tricky topic of workplace mental health

As an employee, understanding and implementing innovative approaches to mental health can not only enhance your personal well-being but also contribute to a healthier, more productive work environment.
6 August 2024

Facebook, WhatsApp reportedly inaccessible in the country

Facebook and WhatsApp, two widely used social media platforms, are reportedly inaccessible in Bangladesh as of today.
4 August 2024

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
4 August 2024

Tk 40 lakh spent on political ads on FB amid quota protests: Report

Amid the ongoing protests in Bangladesh, political advertisements on Facebook have seen a significant surge.
2 August 2024
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