OpenAI tightens safety controls after AI agents keep going rogue

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21 August 2026 Technology
BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology
Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC has appointed Waiz Rahim as its managing director and chief executive officer.
Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
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21 August 2026 Technology
Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst after the actor suffered an injury during production.
YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
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20 August 2026 Technology
DMP plans drone surveillance to tackle traffic jam
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22 August 2026 Technology
TikTok explores payments via direct messages
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20 August 2026 Technology

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.
30 December 2024

AT&T, Verizon secure from Salt Typhoon cyber espionage operation: Report

Two American telecom companies, AT&T and Verizon, have confirmed the security of their U.S. networks following cyber espionage attempts linked to the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon operation.
29 December 2024

Russian court fines TikTok 3 mln roubles

A Moscow court has fined TikTok three million roubles (around $28,930) for failing to comply with Russian legal restrictions on the distribution of specific types of information, according to a recent report by Reuters.
29 December 2024

10 AI buzzwords that defined 2024

Here is a glimpse into ten of the most pivotal AI terms that have not only defined discussions in technology, policy, and everyday life this year but are also transforming industries and society at large.
29 December 2024

Top 7 video games of 2024: our picks

2024 has been a landmark year in gaming, offering an exceptional range of titles across genres for every type of player. Whether you’re a fan of deep narrative-driven RPGs, high-stakes action, or engaging co-op experiences, this year’s releases have been nothing short of stellar.
29 December 2024

World's first carbon-14 diamond battery unveiled; may last a thousand years

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking carbon-14 diamond battery, offering a potential energy source that could last thousands of years.
29 December 2024

EMK Center launches Small Grant 2025

EMK Center has launched its Small Grant 2025 program, inviting individuals, groups, and organisations to submit project proposals that address social challenges while fostering US-Bangladesh collaboration.
29 December 2024

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
29 December 2024

Pro-Russian hackers target Italian ministry and airport websites: report

A wave of cyber attacks disrupted ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including those of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, temporarily taking them offline, according to a recent report by Reuters.
29 December 2024

Is Elon Musk really coming to Bangladesh?

Recently, there have been ongoing speculations that billionaire businessman Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, will visit Bangladesh in the upcoming international investment conference hosted by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in Dhaka tentatively in April 2025. However, is it really true or just a speculation?
28 December 2024

Apple does not plan to create a search engine: Apple Senior VP

Apple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company’s Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple’s position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google’s dominance in the search industry.
28 December 2024

OpenAI to turn for-profit: Here’s what’s happening

OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, announced on Friday that it plans to restructure as a public benefit corporation (PBC) - shifting to a for-profit company from its previous non-profit structure. Here's what they have planned.
28 December 2024

Realme GT 7 Pro: Setting new standards for flagship smartphones

The Realme GT 7 Pro redefines flagship standards with a premium design, powerhouse performance, and seamless gaming experience
28 December 2024

ChatGPT search might mislead users: Report

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search tool, an AI-powered browsing feature launched this month, is vulnerable to generating misleading summaries, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
28 December 2024

Elon Musk's jet made 355 trips in 2024. Here’s the political implications

Elon Musk's private jets undertook 355 flights between January to mid-December in 2024, including 31 to or from areas near Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a recent report by Business Insider.
28 December 2024

Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban

Trump was fiercely opposed to TikTok during his 2017-21 first term, and tried in vain to ban the video app on national security grounds.
28 December 2024

ChatGPT and Sora faced major outages this month

OpenAI experienced an outage affecting its popular services, including ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API, beginning at around 12.30 a.m Bangladesh time on 27 December.
27 December 2024

bKash named best brand of 2024

The 16th edition of the Bangladesh Brand Forum's Best Brand Awards celebrated the achievements of 44 brands across distinct categories at a grand gala event held on 26 December 2024 at the Intercontinental Dhaka.
27 December 2024

Cyber Security Ordinance 2024: Progress or pitfall?

The Bangladesh government’s draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2024 has reignited debates surrounding digital rights and governance.
26 December 2024

Year-end review: startup events that made the headlines in 2024

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem surged forward in 2024, gaining unprecedented global recognition. Alongside individual startup successes, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience and innovation through transformative programs, events, and partnerships.
26 December 2024
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