A new Stanford University study reveals significant concerns about AI-powered therapy chatbots, finding they may reinforce harmful stereotypes and provide dangerous responses to vulnerable users. The research, set to be presented at an upcoming academic conference, tested five popular mental health chatbots, including Pi (7cups) and Therapist (Character.ai).

Huawei has named eight Bangladeshi university students as winners of its Seeds for the Future 2025 programme who will travel to China later this year for further training and competition.

Indeed and Glassdoor, two popular job searching platforms, are laying off around 1,300 employees as their parent company, Japan’s Recruit Holdings, accelerates its shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent report by CNBC.

A new study published by METR, a non-profit AI research organisation, has found that using AI-powered coding tools may actually slow down experienced developers despite expectations that such tools would speed up software development.

Grameenphone (GP) has launched a new platform called 'Grameenphone One', introducing a suite of digital tools and services at an event in Dhaka on July 11.

A new restaurant called WOOHOO will open in September 2025 in Dubai's Downtown district, featuring what its developers claim to be the world's first AI chef. The establishment will operate with a hybrid human-AI system where recipes, menus, and dining ambience are created by an AI program called 'Chef Aiman', while human staff will handle food preparation and service.

Microsoft Outlook, the popular email app by Microsoft, is reportedly down, with users around the world experiencing issues accessing or sending emails since early today.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has recently introduced its newest AI model, Grok 4, alongside a premium $300-per-month 'SuperGrok Heavy' subscription plan.

OnePlus has officially introduced the Nord 5 series in Bangladesh, unveiling the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 smartphones. With this launch, the brand also expanded its ecosystem by introducing a range of IoT products, including the OnePlus Watch 3, OnePlus Buds 4, and the OnePlus Pad 3.

Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X after serving two years in the role.

Bangladesh is set to begin a limited pilot operation of its first robotic rehabilitation centre at the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Superspecialised Hospital in Shahbagh on July 10. 

Qantas Airways has confirmed that the personal information of 5.7 million customers was accessed in a major cyber breach, one of the most significant Australia has seen in recent years, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Apple has announced the appointment of Indian-American business executive Sabih Khan, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), succeeding longtime operations chief Jeff Williams later this month. The change is part of a planned leadership transition at the company.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has recently introduced Bitchat, a new peer-to-peer messaging app that operates entirely over Bluetooth, requiring no internet connection, phone numbers, or centralised servers. The experimental app, now in beta via Apple’s TestFlight, enables encrypted, ephemeral chats between nearby devices, even during internet blackouts or censorship attempts.

Bangladesh’s telecom system, long criticised for inefficiency and corruption, is undergoing a major overhaul under the proposed ‘Telecom Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025’. 

EDOTCO Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s EDOTCO Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiger New Energy Ltd to develop and deploy renewable energy solutions aimed at powering telecommunications infrastructure and expanding clean energy access across Bangladesh.

Amazon has recently reached a milestone in warehouse automation, deploying its one-millionth robot across its global operations network. The company announced the achievement alongside a new AI system designed to enhance the efficiency of its robotic workforce.

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new classification system for expatriate work permits, according to a recent report by Gulf news.

Microsoft has recently confirmed plans to lay off up to 9,000 employees—just under 4% of its global workforce—as the company shifts its focus further toward artificial intelligence and streamlines internal operations.

A nationwide ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has led to noticeable improvements in student focus and classroom dynamics, according to a recent Dutch government-commissioned study.