South Korea has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over personal data protection. The country’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the decision on Monday, stating that the app will remain unavailable until it complies with local privacy laws.

Avik Anwar has become the first Bangladeshi driver to compete in the Clio Cup Middle East

Tencent recently announced that it has begun testing the integration of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model into its Weixin messaging app also known as WeChat as Chinese technology firms compete to develop and implement advanced AI solutions.

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In 2024, TikTok expanded its role in Bangladesh beyond entertainment, driving growth in education, business, and cultural engagement. From supporting small businesses to fostering digital storytelling, the platform became a key player in the country’s evolving digital landscape.

Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS) has recently organised a three-day long ICT Fest 2025 in collaboration with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is making a major push into AI-powered humanoid robots, according to a recent Reuters report citing an internal company memo. The company is setting up a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop robots capable of assisting with physical tasks.

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

US-based robotics firm Apptronik has secured $350 million in a recent funding round, spearheaded by B Capital and Capital Factory, with additional backing from Google’s parent company Alphabet. The funding will be used to scale production of the company’s humanoid robot, Apollo, which is designed to automate tasks in supply chains, such as moving packages in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

Kindle transforms how you read and allows you to focus on the joy of reading, no matter where you are.

Apple has chosen Alibaba as its artificial intelligence (AI) partner in China, marking a strategic move to regain lost ground in the world’s largest smartphone market. Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the collaboration on Thursday at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, as per reports by The Information and Reuters.

For decades, teleportation has been the stuff of fiction and fantasy. But in a lab at the University of Oxford, researchers have pulled off a real-world version—using quantum physics to “teleport” critical operations between distant quantum computers.

Participants gained valuable insights into channel strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and community building

A new study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft has found that using generative AI tools - such as ChatGPT and Copilot - may be reducing our ability to think critically. The research, which surveyed 319 knowledge workers and examined 936 real-world examples of generative AI use, suggests that heavy reliance on these technologies can lead to a reduction in the mental effort needed to evaluate and verify information.

Google Maps is now showing 'Gulf of America' instead of 'Gulf of Mexico' for users in the United States. This change follows an update by the US Geographic Names Information System, which now lists the waterway as 'The Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico'.

The Jaago Women Scholarship Program, a joint initiative by global non-profit U-GO and the Jaago Foundation, hosted “Bridging Futures: JAAGO Women Scholars Connect” on 10 February.

The global job market is changing faster than ever before, driven by shifts in technology, demographics, and the rise of new industries. These changes are not just limited to advanced economies; they are impacting countries like ours, where rapid economic growth and a young, ambitious workforce are driving conversations about the future of work.

Shikho, a Bangladesh-based edtech company, has recently introduced a beta version of Shikho AI, an artificial intelligence tool aimed at addressing educational gaps for Bangla-speaking students.

Global IT service and technology solutions provider RiseUp Labs is setting its sights on the international arena to expand its business.

On this Safer Internet Day, it’s crucial to underscore the importance of choosing platforms with robust privacy features.