Artificial Intelligence

China's Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing

The gains have been boosted since the Hangzhou-based firm announced robust sales growth last week

Elon Musk says xAI's Grok 3 chatbot to be unveiled on Monday

Musk said Grok 3 was in the final stages of development and would be released in about a week or two

World leaders seek elusive AI common ground at Paris summit

Attempts to reach global agreement may also frustrate major powers

AI regulation around the world

Some key points about regulation in major jurisdictions

OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy

Will DeepSeek become a major competitor to OpenAI?

The competition in the world of artificial intelligence, or AI, is getting more intense day by day. Along with powerful models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, China's DeepSeeK AI is also gaining popularity. How is this new AI startup surprising the whole world? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.

International Day of Education / Understanding educational psychology: Harnessing AI for holistic learning

The use of AI-driven education can play a pivotal role in bridging the gap where quality education is still inaccessible to people.

Navigating the AI revolution: Opportunities and challenges in Bangladesh

What remains to be seen is whether or not we can make full use of its potential.

UK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'

The research argues the potentially "lucrative yet troubling" marketplace emerging for "digital signals of intent" could, in the near future, influence everything from buying movie tickets to voting for political candidates.

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

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? 

May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

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.

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

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.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

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.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

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.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

How ChatGPT’s growth may be affecting young copywriters

According to writers, AI still has ways to go before it manages to cause a significant dent.

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

AI for understanding human consciousness (with caution)

AI can show us a way and demonstrate basic structure, but computational models and robots do not accurately represent the complexity and depth of the human experience, so there are limits to what we can learn from them.

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

The Post-Human Desert

A massive expansion of AI capabilities is a serious threat to those in power – including those who develop, own, and control AI. It points to nothing less than the end of capitalism as we know it.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

ChatGPT gets “A” in Bangladesh and Global Studies SSC exam

The AI secured 50 marks out of 70 in the Creative Question (CQ) section.

March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023

AI stocks on the rise

Investors are betting on the growth prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, leading to a recent surge in their value.