Artificial Intelligence
The Age of AI / Is Bangladesh missing an opportunity?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world, and Bangladesh stands at a crossroads.
University in Michigan to enrol two AI students
Two AI students, Ann and Fry, will be joining classes alongside regular human students at Ferris State University in Michigan this spring.
Scientific breakthroughs of 2023
The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives
Artists use tech weapons against AI copycats
US illustrator Paloma McClain went into defense mode after learning that several AI models had been "trained" using her art, with no credit or compensation sent her way.
OpenAI releases guidelines to gauge 'catastrophic risks' of AI
The announcement comes one month after the company's board fired CEO Sam Altman, only to hire him back a few days later when staff and investors rebelled.
Why university students should consider using AI in research
While some may say that using AI is ethically dubious, popular research journals have already started conversations on how to use it.
EU seeks agreement on world's first AI law
The EU is racing to approve the world's first comprehensive AI law after the issue took on greater urgency when the ChatGPT bot burst onto the scene last year, highlighting AI's dizzying advances.
Is human civilisation at an inflection point?
Our brains are being reprogrammed to look for the easiest solutions to our most vexing social and political questions.
Exploring avenues of AI in education
Multidimensional integration of AI in education would mean modifying its entire structure, but if done right, it could improve efficiency and provide additional support for students and teachers alike.
AI-rendered images of deceased artistes: How ethical are these practices?
The rise of Artificial Intelligence-rendered artworks has been embroiled in controversies since its inception. From striking artistes to picketing actors, the utilisation of AI has stirred unease within the creative community. Recently, amidst Bangladeshi social media, the reimagining of actors in various styles, eras and contexts has captured headlines, sparking mixed reactions from a diverse audience. What particularly caught my attention was the rendering of images of late artistes, most notably Salman Shah.
Artificial intelligence is still far from being ‘intelligent’
Why does Big Tech want an immediate 6-month pause on any further development?
Ushering AI in Bangladesh
Bangladesh stands at the threshold of a paradigm shift in technological development as it is poised to change gear into a faster mode of economic development, and realising its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2041.
AI, democracy, and the global order
Future historians may well mark the second half of March 2023 as the moment when the era of artificial intelligence truly began.
The murky waters of using AI for writing
As AI evolves, it is crucial to establish ethical standards and regulations to address potential challenges.
Forget jobs. Will AI come for our joy?
At the risk of sounding another alarm bell, what are we to make of technology that arrives not only to optimise and improve human life but also to rob humans from our sources of joy and expression?
So, ChatGPT can write? Ahem!
The correlation between writing and technology is as old as writing, for writing IS technology. Technological advances such as papyrus, the printing press, the mechanical pencil, the fountain pen, and the typewriter have complemented writing.
What does AI hold for the future of the music industry?
On the surface, integrating artificial intelligence technology with music might seem like a good idea. But in reality, things may not fare so well.
In the age of AI, empathy could help save your job
Unpacking “hidden needs” requires empathy, a process whereby a human person recognises and acknowledges the feeling and emotions (e.g. the tragedy one went through, the happiness they experience) of other human persons.
Mass tech layoffs: The war for talent is over
As interest rates rise and growth slows, Silicon Valley bosses have begun to reclaim power from workers by slashing perks and initiating massive layoffs.
