One Mind. Many Frontlines: AI, Ethics & the Battle to Stay Human
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China’s Investment in Bangladesh: A Welcome Handshake or an Unfit Glove?
China’s footprint in Bangladesh has expanded rapidly over the past decade—bridges, power plants, ports, and roads built with steel, machines, and manpower flown in from Beijing. Unlike the financial support from institutions like the World Bank, ADB, or JICA—typically disbursed in tranches, monitored closely, and executed via local…
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From Paper to Policy: My Personal Journey with Bangladesh’s National AI Strategy
Drafted in 2019 with the support of a2i, UNDP, and the Cabinet Division, Bangladesh’s National AI Strategy was built through months of research, dialogue, and vision. Five years later, it remains unlaunched—this is my personal reflection on that journey, the delays, and what must happen next The Journey…
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Bangladesh Bets on Starlink: Hope in the Sky, Risks on the Ground
With Elon Musk’s Starlink in Bangladesh, the promise of rural connectivity is real—but so are the challenges to affordability, ISP survival, and national digital strategy. I. A Sky-Born Promise In the floodplains of Sunamganj or the remote hills of Bandarban, a stable internet connection remains a dream. On…
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Dubai’s AI Revolution: From Vision to Reality in the Making
Dubai’s AI Revolution: From Vision to Reality in the Making In a world racing to harness the power of artificial intelligence, Dubai stands as a bold and futuristic experiment. What began as a dream of turning oil wealth into tech-driven development has now evolved into a vision for…
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Data Colonialism 2.0: Why the Global South Is Fighting to Reshape Its Digital Future
Tech giants are extracting data from the Global South like colonial powers once extracted gold. But this time, resistance is digital – and growing. We were told the internet would democratize opportunity. For the Global South, it’s done something else entirely – turning users into unwitting suppliers of…
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How Do Digital Platforms Use Cognitive-Affective Algorithms to Influence Users’ Decision-Making?
“You don’t just scroll the algorithm — the algorithm scrolls you.” We live in a world where your likes, pauses, emojis, and even facial expressions are quietly shaping the content you see — and the choices you make. This article explores how digital platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube,…