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Nepal’s AI Future: Sovereignty vs Dependency

Nepal is at a turning point in its AI development, facing a choice between technological sovereignty and dependency on foreign systems. While global AI tools promise rapid progress, the country…

AI Helps Detect Landslides and Avalanches Before Disaster Strikes

AI is increasingly being used to detect landslides and avalanches before they strike, offering new hope for disaster prevention in vulnerable regions. By analyzing satellite radar data and applying machine…

Bangladesh Police Expands AI Systems to Strengthen Crime Control

Law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to improve crime prevention, cyber security, and public safety services. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police has recently introduced AI-powered systems that…

AIUB Inaugurates AI Supercomputing Lab

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art AI supercomputing lab at its permanent campus, marking a major step in advancing artificial intelligence research and education in Bangladesh. The…

Free AI Education Platform Aims to Boost Digital Skills in Bangladesh

Shikho has launched “Think AI,” a free Bangla-language course designed to expand artificial intelligence literacy among students, educators and young professionals in Bangladesh. Developed with LightCastle Partners and supported by…

Japan Expands Safe AI System to Support Developing Nations

Japan is preparing to introduce its secure generative AI system, known as “Government AI Gennai,” to countries across Southeast Asia and other developing regions. Designed to help public officials safely…

AI Data Center Boom Strains Consumer Electronics Supply

The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers is putting increasing pressure on the global chip supply, creating challenges for consumer electronics manufacturers. As demand rises for powerful processors and high-bandwidth…

Turkmenistan Explores AI and Smart City Solutions at Tokyo Tech Forum

Turkmenistan is advancing its digital transformation agenda by engaging in discussions on artificial intelligence, smart cities, and digital infrastructure at the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 innovation forum held in Japan.…

HOL Launches Partner Program to Build Open Infrastructure for AI Agent Economy

HOL (Hashgraph Online) has announced a new Partner Program aimed at supporting the development of open infrastructure for AI agents and emerging agent-based computing systems. The initiative brings together more…

Drones and AI Transform Seabird Monitoring Across Remote Pacific Islands

Drones and artificial intelligence are emerging as powerful new tools for monitoring seabird populations across the remote islands of the Pacific, where traditional conservation work is often limited by distance,…