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Concerns over AI sector debt, major Nasdaq decline all week

Concerns over AI sector debt, major Nasdaq decline all week

The technology sector of the US stock market has faced a sharp sell-off amid concerns over the growing debt burden in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and high interest rates. Last week, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by nearly 4.5 percent, its worst weekly performance since last June. At the same time, the S&P 500 Index fell 1.09 percent. News from CNN.

Dhaka Magazine Desk 1 week ago 704 views

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

IMF Calls for Effective Policies to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost productivity, improve business efficiency and create new investment opportunities in the global economy. However, its full benefits will take time to materialise. Effective policies are also needed to address technological risks, market concentration, cybersecurity threats and financial stability concerns, discussions at an IMF-World Bank event highlighted.

1 week ago 698 views

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

Bangladesh's proposal on AI unanimously adopted at UN

Under Bangladesh's leadership, a proposal on artificial intelligence (AI) has been unanimously adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The proposal titled 'The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Development and Protection of Human Rights' was adopted at the 63rd session of the Council.

2 weeks ago 554 views

Google’s new feature will translate as you scroll on your phone

Google’s new feature will translate as you scroll on your phone

To make it easier to read text on foreign-language websites or social media, Google is introducing a new feature called ‘Scroll to Translate’. With it, while scrolling on an Android phone screen, foreign-language text will be automatically translated into the user’s selected language.

1 month ago 964 views

SoftBank issuing $11 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment

SoftBank issuing $11 billion in bonds for OpenAI investment

Japan's technology and investment company SoftBank has taken steps to issue bonds worth about $11 billion to raise funds for a large investment in OpenAI. Of this, $10 billion in bonds will be issued in US dollars and €1 billion in bonds in euros.

1 month ago 907 views

WhatsApp will no longer work on these old Android phones

WhatsApp will no longer work on these old Android phones

WhatsApp has brought a major change for users of older Android versions. Since September 8, 2026, WhatsApp support for devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1 Lollipop has ended.

1 month ago 953 views

Free AI training in 64 districts of the country, how to apply

Free AI training in 64 districts of the country, how to apply

To build skilled human resources in information technology, the Department of Youth Development has organized a free two-month basic training on artificial intelligence (AI) in 64 districts of the country. No fee has to be paid for the training. Besides, during the training, a daily travel allowance of Tk 200 and food will be provided.

1 month ago 1,276 views

WhatsApp brings new chat themes for iPhone users

WhatsApp brings new chat themes for iPhone users

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme feature for iPhone users. With this, users can customize chat backgrounds as they like and also use animated wallpapers.

1 month ago 1,010 views

Brazil fines TikTok $30 million for failing to protect children's data

Brazil fines TikTok $30 million for failing to protect children's data

Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok's parent company ByteDance approximately $30 million for failing to protect the personal data of children and adolescents.

2 months ago 842 views

AI focus leads Apple to cut more than 200 roles

AI focus leads Apple to cut more than 200 roles

Apple is placing more emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation device development. To this end, the company has decided to cut more than 200 positions in teams linked to Siri and Vision Pro. The information was reported by US media outlet Bloomberg.

2 months ago 793 views

5 Kinds of Advice Better Not to Seek from AI

5 Kinds of Advice Better Not to Seek from AI

Artificial intelligence or AI has become an important aid in people's daily lives. Many are taking help from AI for searching information, writing, making plans, and solving various problems. However, relying on AI in all matters is not safe or effective.

2 months ago 841 views

Big good news for Gemini users

Big good news for Gemini users

Google has taken a new decision for its AI platform Gemini. Now AI-generated images, videos, or songs will no longer require clearly visible watermarks. Gemini users can easily turn this feature off or on if they want.

2 months ago 962 views

bKash added to advertising bill payment

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bKash added to advertising bill payment

Good news for Bangladesh's digital entrepreneurs. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken an initiative to add bKash, the country's popular mobile financial service provider, to the payment method for its ad management. In images shared by various users, it has been seen that alongside bank cards, the name of bKash has also been added to the bill payment option.

2 months ago 1,055 views

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

US court order directs transfer of Chorki's main domain

Chorki, the OTT platform operated by Media Star Limited, the publisher of Prothom Alo, has lost control of its main web address. In an order issued on June 18, Judge Katherine Polk Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York directed the domain registrar to transfer Chorki's main domain registration and administrative control to the plaintiffs' lawyers within 30 days.

2 months ago 1,127 views

Bangladesh to become observer member of China-led global AI alliance

Bangladesh to become observer member of China-led global AI alliance

Bangladesh has decided to join the China-led World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) initially as an observer member. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this in a statement published on Facebook on Saturday (August 2).

2 months ago 899 views

Data transfer from iPhone to Android becomes easier, Google brings new feature

Data transfer from iPhone to Android becomes easier, Google brings new feature

Google is launching a new migration system to make the transfer process easier for iPhone users switching to Android. With this new feature integrated into Android 17, various data from an iPhone can be quickly transferred wirelessly to an Android device without installing any additional apps.

3 months ago 743 views

EU fines Google $1 billion

EU fines Google $1 billion

The European Union (EU) has fined technology company Google a total of 8.9 billion euros (approximately $1 billion) for obstructing market competition and giving unfair advantages to its own services. The European Commission announced the decision on Thursday.

3 months ago 759 views

ASML could be Europe's first trillion-dollar company

ASML could be Europe's first trillion-dollar company

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving up global demand for advanced semiconductor chips. This has impacted the business of ASML, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of chip production equipment. According to analysts, if this trend continues, the company could become Europe's first $1 trillion market value company.

3 months ago 865 views

Global technical glitch on Facebook

Global technical glitch on Facebook

A sudden technical glitch has occurred on the social media platform Facebook. As a result, users in various countries around the world are facing problems accessing the platform and using its various features.

3 months ago 755 views

AI wave in global economy, IMF optimistic despite recession risks

AI wave in global economy, IMF optimistic despite recession risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI), led by the United States, is partially protecting the global economy from the risk of a major recession. According to the organization, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and global uncertainty, the AI-dependent technology sector is adding new momentum to the economy.

3 months ago 747 views

Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret theft allegations

Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret theft allegations

The relationship between Apple and OpenAI has taken a new turn in the competition for AI-based hardware technology. Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former top executives of Apple, accusing them of stealing and misusing the company's confidential commercial information (trade secrets) for consumer hardware development.

3 months ago 736 views

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6, brings three new AI models

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6, brings three new AI models

OpenAI has unveiled its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-5.6. The series, released on Thursday, includes three versions—Sol, Terra, and Luna.

3 months ago 884 views

Enable this security feature on Facebook to reduce hacking risks

Enable this security feature on Facebook to reduce hacking risks

Facebook account hacking, identity verification complications, or prolonged suffering in account recovery—these types of problems are now quite familiar to users. To reduce these risks, Facebook has added a new feature to confirm user identity, named 'Verification Selfie'.

3 months ago 911 views

Is AI taking away jobs? What research says

Is AI taking away jobs? What research says

Whether artificial intelligence (AI) is taking away human jobs has been a long-standing global debate. Layoffs in various organizations have further fueled this concern. However, a recent study suggests the reality is not so one-sided.

3 months ago 797 views

WhatsApp is bringing a chat feature that hides your number

WhatsApp is bringing a chat feature that hides your number

To further strengthen users' privacy, the popular messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing a new feature. Through this new facility, users will be able to communicate with others without revealing their phone numbers.

3 months ago 861 views

Asia is advancing in the AI race

Asia is advancing in the AI race

Against the backdrop of US government restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models, a new competitive landscape has emerged in the global artificial intelligence sector. In this situation, Asian technology companies are moving forward more strongly with their newly developed AI models.

3 months ago 842 views

Major changes in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 unveiling

Major changes in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 unveiling

OpenAI has brought significant changes with the unveiling of its new artificial intelligence model GPT-5.6. The organization has stated that, following a request from the US government, the model's use has been temporarily restricted.

3 months ago 882 views

TikTok unveils new AI tool 'Symphony Agent'

TikTok unveils new AI tool 'Symphony Agent'

TikTok has unveiled a new AI-based tool called 'Symphony Agent' at Cannes Lions 2026, one of the world's leading creativity festivals. This new technology will allow brands and content creators to create advertising and promotional content faster, easier, and more effectively.

3 months ago 984 views

AI glasses increase cheating in exams, how does this smart technology work?

AI glasses increase cheating in exams, how does this smart technology work?

With the advancement of technology, cheating methods in exams have also reached a new level. Instead of handwritten notes or paper, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses are now becoming a new medium of fraud. Particularly in several East Asian countries, the use of AI glasses for cheating in exams is increasing at an alarming rate.

3 months ago 768 views