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AI vs humans: influencers face competition from virtual models
Social media influencers have embraced artificial intelligence to spice up their content but they are also facing growing competition from AI-generated Instagramers, TikTokers and YouTubers
'Game of Thrones' author, other writers sue ChatGPT creator over copyrights
"Game of Thrones" author George RR Martin and other best-selling fiction writers have filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the tech startup of violating their copyrights to fuel its generative AI chatbot ChatGPT.
AI both a risk and opportunity for journalism: study
AI is both a threat and an opportunity for journalism, with more than half of those surveyed for a new report saying they had concerns about its ethical implications on their work.
Musk says X could charge all users 'small monthly payment'
Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots.
Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing
Twitter began the mass removal of its blue ticks on Thursday, as the symbol previously used to signify a verified account vanished from users including the Pope, Donald Trump and Justin Bieber.
Indian celebrities, politicians lose Twitter blue ticks
Twitter has removed verified blue ticks from the accounts of a host of Indian celebrities and politicians ranging from Bollywood megastars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Will AI help achieve gender equality at workplaces?
Gender stereotypes continue to hold women back at work, but a handful of tech firms say they have developed AI (artificial intelligence) systems that can help break biases in hiring and promotion to give female candidates a fairer chance.
Itel launches its first Android TV in Bangladesh
In an unveiling ceremony today, Itel launched its first Android TV in Bangladesh. The first of the G-Series Smart TV models, G431 and G321, come with Google-certified PlayStore and built-in Chromecast and AirPlay.
Facebook spent over $13 bln on safety, security since 2016
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it has invested more than $13 billion in safety and security measures since 2016, days after a newspaper reported the company had failed to fix “the platform's ill effects” researchers had identified.
Offline Siri, 3D maps, screen sharing: Apple's iOS 15 is here
Apple has finally released the iOS 15 for the public and it's available to download now in Bangladesh. We have received our first update and here are the key highlights:
Bangladesh on the road to an electric future
Bangladesh is now nearer than ever to joining the global trend of switching to electric vehicles in the name of saving the environment and cutting down costs. In fact, we are very close to manufacturing electric vehicles in our country.
Reality show Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2021 starts with 65 startups
On the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the iDEA project of the ICT Division is organising the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2021, a reality show designed to discover and fund innovative startups through the participation of local and foreign contestants.
What life is like aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule
The first space tourism mission by Elon Musk's SpaceX blasted off from Florida on Wednesday and the four crew members -- a billionaire and three other Americans -- have already seen more than 25 sunsets and sunrises. SpaceX has released few details about their adventure since they reached an orbit that is more distant than that of the International Space Station. Here's what we know about their life on board:
WhatsApp begins testing in-app business directory
WhatsApp launched a new feature on Wednesday that allows users to search for businesses within the app for the first time, according to Reuters and The Verge,
iPhone 13 will offer faster chips and sharper cameras for the same price
Apple Inc unveiled the iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini on Tuesday, expanding 5G connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras without raising the phone's price.
Chaldal secures another round of investment of $10 Million
Chaldal, the largest online grocery store in Bangladesh, has recently raised $10 million USD in its Series C round. The investment was led by Taavet Hinrikus, Co-founder, Wise; Sten Tamkivi, Chief Product Officer, Topia; and Xploration Capital, with participation from Mir Group.
Huawei kicks off ‘Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh’
Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited launched ‘Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh’, for the seventh year in Bangladesh, to inspire ICT talents who will shape the future of Bangladesh. The announcement came through a virtual inauguration event today.
Samsung launches Galaxy F22 in Bangladesh
Samsung Bangladesh has recently launched the new Galaxy F22 in the Bangladesh market.
