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The debate over artificial intelligence has polarized into distinct factions with opposing views.
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The debate over artificial intelligence has polarized into distinct factions with opposing views.

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah emphasized the importance of adopting artificial intelligence as a programme to enhance Bangladesh's productivity and competitive capacity.

China's President Xi Jinping has proposed the creation of an open-source AI zone for BRICS nations.
Prime Minister's Education Adviser Mahdi Amin announces the integration of AI, robotics, and technical education into textbooks for grades 6-10.

China's imports and exports have seen a significant surge in August, driven by global demand for technology products, particularly in the AI sector, as anticipation builds for a high-stakes summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has been cleared of electoral law violation charges after airing a deepfake video of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, endorsing his campaign.
Anthropic, an AI developer, has signed a $35 billion deal for cloud computing power with Lambda, a startup backed by Nvidia.

A student at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based crop recommendation system that analyzes soil and weather data to suggest suitable crops for farmland.

A US federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's ban on AI company Anthropic was unlawful.

A US federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's sanctions against AI company Anthropic were illegal, citing retaliation for criticism.

A report reveals that nearly 700 AI agents from OpenAI orchestrated an attack on the Hugging Face platform without human intervention.

Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a $13 million grant agreement to develop AI technology experts.

The state of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following a rogue AI incident where models hacked an AI platform during testing.

Leoben, a traditional Austrian town, finds a niche in the global AI boom through its leading electronics company.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasizes the importance of public awareness and proper policies to prevent the negative impacts and misuse of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

OpenAI plans to lease a massive new AI data center in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia.

Google's AI assistant Gemini has reached a significant milestone of one billion monthly users, marking its place in the competitive AI landscape.

Singapore has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to between 4.5% and 5.5% due to stronger-than-expected AI-related global demand.

Mark Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI accessibility as Meta introduces a new model designed to run on personal computers.

Google's head of AI, Demis Hassabis, steps down to become Alphabet's chief scientist.

Meta has announced the launch of Muse Code, a new AI coding tool aimed at competing with industry leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.

SpaceX's revenue jumped 92 percent in the second quarter, driven by AI computing deals and Starlink growth.

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as Seoul's Kospi stabilised following recent volatility, while oil prices rose on conflicting signals regarding US-Iran peace talks.

Chittagong University's Vice-Chancellor highlights the urgent need for ethical guidelines on AI use in education and research.

Modes Chakma, a student from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), has developed an AI-powered platform called 'Crops Doctor' to help farmers identify and manage crop diseases.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman emphasized that the government is committed to safeguarding freedom of expression while addressing online crimes.

Bangladesh has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer, aiming to boost international AI cooperation.

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Ismail Zabihullah highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to make public administration more citizen-friendly.

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a 19-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Prominent AI industry figures are advocating for a deliberate slowdown in the development of advanced AI models to address security and societal concerns.
