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The Ministry of Finance has urged the public to remain alert about a fake video that has recently circulated on social media, allegedly using the image and likeness of Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed for promotional purposes. According to an official media statement issued on Sunday (November 16), a vested group has been using Dr Ahmed’s image and an artificially generated voice in a misleading video, which has been promoted on Facebook as part of an advertisement or campaign. The ministry clarified that neither the content nor the claims made in the video have any connection with the Finance Ministry or the Finance Adviser. Read more: Precautionary measures taken to ensure steady food supply: Salehuddin The preliminary assessment suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used to produce the video by integrating background visuals of Dr Ahmed along with a fabricated voice-over to mislead viewers. The ministry said such misleading content could cause significant public confusion and potentially undermine the social and state dignity of the Finance Adviser. Authorities have already taken necessary steps to have the video removed and to pursue legal measures regarding the matter. The public has been advised not to engage with or rely on unverified audio-visual material circulated online, especially those related to financial issues. The ministry also urged people to verify information before making any financial decisions and to refrain from sharing or promoting suspicious online content. Read more: Pay scale process involves multiple commissions, layers of approval: Salehuddin

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) is set to introduce a new “Self-Deportation Platform” that will allow illegal residents to complete their departure procedures online, marking a shift away from traditional deportation methods. Acting Director General of Jawazat Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba announced the initiative during the Digital Government Forum 2025 in Riyadh on Thursday (6th November 2025). He said the digital platform will be launched once all security, technical, and operational measures are finalised. “This will enable violators of residency, labor, and border laws to complete their exit processes electronically,” he explained. Al-Murabba also revealed that the directorate is preparing to launch a “smart track” system to simplify airport procedures. The new track will use smart cameras capable of verifying the identities of up to 35 travelers at once, allowing them to pass through without interacting with passport officers. Read more: AI boom hits Bangladesh amid global race in ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ The Jawazat chief further announced plans to introduce “Digital Twins” technology — an advanced system that uses data models and analytics to monitor crowd movements, calculate waiting times, and assess passenger satisfaction. The technology was successfully tested during the 2024 Hajj season, reports Saudi Gazette . He added that the digital passport, already available through the “Absher” platform, is being developed further through new international agreements to expand its global use. According to Al-Murabba, the new digital systems will help streamline departure procedures, eliminating the need for passengers to go through manual passport control. Smart devices, automated verification, and connected security systems will facilitate smoother travel experiences. The Jawazat is also planning to establish a “unified gateway” for real-time exchange of passenger data between countries, improving international coordination during transit through Saudi Arabia. Highlighting the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing digital transformation, Al-Murabba said visitors to the Kingdom can already witness major advancements in passport services. The goal, he noted, is to turn Saudi Arabia’s ports of entry into AI-powered smart gateways that ensure faster and more efficient travel. He also expressed pride that Jawazat currently offers over 100 digital services through the Absher platform, benefiting more than 24 million users in 2024. Additionally, the newly launched Smart Voice Agent service now provides 24/7 assistance without human intervention, available through the number 992. Read more: Saudi Arabia set to shorten Umrah visa validity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just about ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, or Perplexity; in an age charged with the excitement of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, billions of dollars are being poured into AI and automation as global tech giants compete fiercely, and this technological wave has now reached Bangladesh as well. When businessman Selim Hossain called a private bank’s customer service recently, he expected to go through the usual menu options. Instead, he encountered something entirely different. “An AI answered my call. It responded exactly as a human executive would — it felt like I was talking to a real customer service officer on a personal line,” he said, still astonished by the experience. It is not just banking. Where once large customer service teams were required, now most tasks are handled through AI chatbots, and these have already evolved beyond text-based chat to live voice calls. Starlink officially launched in Bangladesh Faraz Ahmed, CEO of Global Leads Telesolution, a local teleservice company, said the industry has transformed drastically over the past five years. “Previously, handling foreign clients required at least 15–20 team members, sometimes even 50 for large companies. Now, five people can manage an entire teleservice team — thanks to AI and automation,” he said. He explained that AI can be trained to handle specific client interactions. Human intervention is only needed when an issue arises. “By subscribing to advanced AI software instead of maintaining large teams, we’ve redefined the entire teleservice job structure in Bangladesh,” Faraz added. In the private job market, the familiar ‘curriculum vitae’ or ‘résumé’ is also seeing a shift. According to a study titled ‘Application of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management: A Bangladesh Perspective’ by the University Library of Munich, most Bangladeshi companies now use AI-based automation for CV and résumé screening. AI is not only handling candidate screening but also the first stages of interviews. Various applications now replicate the functions of an entire HR team. Mahmudul Hasan, Assistant Manager in the HR department of a software company, said most firms now rely on AI for attendance tracking, résumé screening, and even conducting preliminary interviews. Starlink: CA Prof Yunus greets all involved He mentioned AI-powered software like Olivia, HireVue, Leena, and Latis, which can conduct video interviews and assess candidates’ coding skills — even through complex tasks that human evaluators might find challenging. “In a mid-sized company, an HR manager might earn around Tk 150,000 a month for tasks like talent acquisition, interviewing, attendance and performance checks. A single AI software can now handle all that for just Tk 100,000–200,000 a year,” Hasan noted. In Bangladesh’s garment industry, the once-common position of ‘supervisor’ is disappearing fast. “Our sewing machines now have screens displaying daily targets. If production falls below 50%, a red light flashes; above 70%, orange; and 100% completion triggers a green light,” explained one worker. This monitoring system is now entirely AI-driven. A semi-automated application named Nidle is commonly used in the sector to track how long each worker operates a sewing machine and how much time is spent idle. AI is also transforming video editing, content writing and voiceover work. Shamim Ahmed, CEO of View Motion360, a contract-based video content production firm, said Adobe’s AI tools have made their work much easier. OpenAI adopts new business model, keeps Microsoft as key partner “With Adobe Firefly, we can now handle graphics, image generation, and video editing with basic skills. In a few years, Photoshop and Premiere Pro will become fully AI-driven. Then, professional-quality content can be produced without hiring designers or editors,” Shamim added. A 2019 UNDP study on Bangladesh’s job market projected that by 2030, around 5.38 million people may lose their jobs as automation replaces traditional roles. To survive, workers will need to adapt and upskill in line with new technologies. According to a 2023 McKinsey study, half of all jobs worldwide could be AI-driven by 2060 — meaning offices that once needed 100 employees may function more efficiently with 50 or fewer. Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading, UK, Dr Niaz Asadullah, cautioned that Bangladesh’s pace of automation is outstripping the development of a skilled workforce. “Pursuing automation without upskilling people will lead to severe unemployment,” he warned. He urged the government to overhaul the education system to ensure graduates leave with practical skills. “Existing workers also need proper training to remain relevant in an automated economy,” he added. Bangladeshi IT expert Imtiaz Hasan, now working as a cybersecurity researcher at trading firm Deriv in Malaysia, said, “Many think automation is a threat to humans — but it’s actually two-sided. If you fall behind, AI becomes a threat. If you adapt and upskill, AI becomes your tool.” He emphasised that while Bangladesh is advancing in automation and AI, the country should now focus on developing homegrown software and building a skilled, automation-resilient workforce instead of relying solely on foreign solutions.    

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission has been seriously working to fight the abuse of artificial intelligence (AI), misinformation and disinformation on social media during the upcoming national election slated for February next. “We’ve been seriously working on this issue for a long time. InshAllah, we’ll develop a central communication cell. We’re fully aware of the consequences of abuse of social media and AI,” he said. The CEC made the remarks while delivering concluding speech at the EC’s dialogue with civil society representatives at Nirbachan Bhaban in the city’s Agargaon area. With the talks, the Election Commission opened a series of dialogues with different stakeholders ahead of the next general election planned to be held in early February 2026. He said many good suggestions came out from this discussion. “We’ll try to implement these, which are possible for us.” Noting that the Election Commission has brought back its authority to cancel the election of an entire constituency, (which was taken away in 2023), the CEC said, “If we see any problem, we’ll cancel the election of the whole constituency immediately.” He said the Commission will later arrange the polls at the constituency by deploying a huge number of security members. Nasir Uddin, in his introductory speech, said the EC is making strong progress to ensure a free, fair and credible national election. “We have already moved far ahead in making the necessary preparations for holding this election in a fair and proper manner. We are committed to delivering a free, fair and credible election. Our honourable Chief Adviser has also expressed the same,” he said. Focusing on the progress of electoral preparations, Nasir Uddin said since assuming office on November 24, 2024, the current Commission has completed a number of tasks keeping eye on the upcoming 13th parliamentary polls. The Commission has updated the voter list, amended the RPO (Representation of the People Order) and revised the electoral code of conduct. The EC worked on amendments on a total of nine laws. “Our procurement process has also advanced,” he added. Turning to the EC’s dialogue, the CEC said, “We sincerely believe that today’s discussion will play an important role in making the upcoming election fair, beautiful and acceptable.” On the postal balloting system for expatriate Bangladeshis, he said there has been a postal balloting system in the law. “It has been in the book, but not in practice,” he said. Although the rights of expatriates were recognised in the past, no effective mechanism existed for them to exercise their franchise, said the CEC. No room for confusion over JaPa’s registration, symbol: presidium member Rezaul “We are now working vigorously to introduce IT-supported postal ballots for expatriates. After extensive studies and research, the Commission has developed the IT-supported postal ballot system,” he said. Nasir Uddin added that the Commission is working on arrangements for out-of-country voting as well as ensuring the franchise of those engaged in election duty on polling day. “Almost a million people are involved in the electoral process. They cannot vote. Returning officers and presiding officers cannot vote. We will address it, InshAllah, and ensure the voting rights of all,” he assured. He said arrangements will also be made for prisoners, government officials away from their constituencies during polling. These initiatives will become milestones for the Election Commission, he added. Election commissioners Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Tahmida Ahmad, Md Anwarul Islam Sarker and Brig Gen (retd) Abdul Fazal Md Sanaullah were present at the discussion moderated by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. Among the representatives of the civil society, former caretaker government adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury, former ambassador M Humayun Kabir, Dhaka University’s Mass Communication and Journalism Professor Robaet Ferdous, Vice Chancellor of Chittagong University Dr Muhammad Yeahia Akhter, Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies Lt Gen (retd) Md Mahfuzur Rahman and Police Reform Commission member (Student representative) Zarif Rahman attended the dialogue. Later in the afternoon, the Commission will hold talks with eminent educationists and professors at the same venue. In the electoral roadmap unveiled last month, the Commission said the dialogues with stakeholders—including political parties, civil society members, media persons, observers, election experts and July movement activists—would begin in the last week of September and be completed within one and a half months.

United News of Bangladesh (UNB) Executive Editor Nahar Khan explained the need for journalism to adapt to the shifting dynamics of AI-driven news consumption. Speaking at the AsiaNet Forum 2025 panel session in Singapore, Nahar said that audiences are increasingly relying on AI-generated summaries instead of reading full articles.

Genie 3 is the newest iteration of Google DeepMind’s world model AI, a technology that can generate interactive 3D environments on-the-fly from simple text prompts. It allows users to navigate and interact with AI-generated worlds in real time at 24 frames per second, with 720p resolution, maintaining coherence for several minutes. Previously, environments lasted only 10 to 20 seconds. Genie 3 now sustains interactivity for multiple minutes. It remembers object placements and environmental changes, even if you look away and return later. Users can modify scenes in real time, adjusting weather, adding characters, or altering settings via text. Read more: Best 10 Smartphones Releasing in August 2025 Genie 3 provides richly simulated environments ideal for embodied agent research, teaching AI systems how actions translate into outcomes in virtual settings. It also offers creative potential for game designers, educators, and content creators by enabling dynamic, evolving world-building. DeepMind sees Genie 3 as a foundational step toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), offering agents a limitless training curriculum in simulated worlds. While impressive, Genie 3 still has constraints. The range of agent actions (“action space”) is somewhat limited. Difficulty simulating complex multi-agent interactions and real-world geographic accuracy. Text rendering can be poor unless explicitly included in the prompt. Sessions are still only a few minutes, not yet suitable for hours-long experiences. Read more: Speaking with AI: Best Free Apps for English Speaking Practice Genie 3 is currently available as a limited research preview, accessible only to select academics and creators. DeepMind emphasises careful, responsible rollout to monitor risks and gather feedback.

By 2025, AI content writing tools have become indispensable for bloggers, marketers, and creators aiming to save time and enhance productivity. With a wide array of options available, finding the perfect fit can be challenging. That is why we have curated a list of the top free AI content writers you can start using right now to streamline your content creation process. These tools offer impressive features without costing a dime, perfect for creating high-quality content with ease and efficiency.  Best 8 Free AI Content Writers  . ChatGPT  ChatGPT stands out as one of the best free AI writing tools in 2025 due to its versatility, user-friendly interface, and powerful content generation abilities. Whether you are writing blog posts, marketing copy, emails, or even creative fiction, ChatGPT delivers fast, coherent, and engaging output.  It adapts well to different tones and writing styles, which makes it a reliable assistant for professionals and casual users alike. While the free version offers plenty of value, the $20/month premium unlocks even more precision and speed.  With frequent updates and strong community support, ChatGPT continues to set the standard in AI writing. Its only real drawback is the occasional need for detailed prompting to avoid robotic responses. Overall, it remains a top-tier choice for AI-assisted writing. Read more: Ai and Future of Content Writing: Will Artificial Intelligence replace writers? Copy.ai  Copy.ai earns its spot as another popular free AI writing tool for its impressive content quality, especially for long-form writing, ad copy, and blog generation. With over 90 AI templates, it is built for versatility, covering everything from social media posts to product descriptions.  What sets Copy.ai apart is its ability to produce content that passes most AI detection tools. This feature has made it ideal for marketers and bloggers seeking authentic-feeling text. While the free version has limitations, it still allows you to explore its intuitive interface and streamlined workflows.  The only downsides are occasional interface glitches and the lack of a content history feature. Even so, Copy.ai’s combination of high-quality output, user-friendly design, and efficient workflow automation firmly positions it as a leading AI writing tool in 2025. Its free plan offers limited features, while paid plans start at $36/month (billed annually) and $49/month.  Read more: Free Online Content Writing Courses Writesonic Writesonic is one of the best free AI writing tools, especially for bloggers and digital marketers. Its clean, user-friendly interface and access to 90+ AI templates make it ideal for creating SEO-optimised blog posts, ad copy, and email content.  Writesonic delivers high-quality, refined outputs across most use cases, and its long-form editor is particularly strong for content-heavy projects. Pricing starts at just $12.67/month, making it one of the most affordable premium AI tools. Even at its free level, Writesonic offers decent output volume and solid results.  While tone customisation and tech-specific writing could use improvements, its affordability and ease of use make up for it. The sharing feature is also a bonus, letting users collaborate easily. Despite some customer service complaints, Writesonic remains a top choice available without breaking the bank.  Read more: Speaking with AI: Best Free Apps for English Speaking Practice Deepseek DeepSeek AI is another advanced and cost-effective free AI writing tool. With its powerful Mixture-of-Experts architecture and massive 128k token context window, it handles long-form content and complex queries with remarkable ease.  DeepSeek excels in technical writing, mathematical reasoning, and content generation. These offer near-human fluency while passing AI detection tools effortlessly. Currently, Deepseek is totally free, making it one of the best choices for businesses and developers.  Its open-source nature promotes innovation and accessibility, attracting startups and researchers alike. While it occasionally needs prompt refinements to meet specific writing tones, the overall quality and depth of its output are top-tier.   Read more: OpenAI Codex: A Pair Programmer to Shape the Future Coding Paradigm Rytr Rytr is an excellent free AI writing tool for those looking for a straightforward, affordable solution to create short-form content quickly and efficiently. It offers over 40 use cases, supports 30+ languages, and includes 29 writing tones—ideal for everything from social media posts to product descriptions. Its clean interface is perfect for beginners, and the built-in plagiarism checker adds an extra layer of trust.  With pricing starting at just $9/month, it is one of the most affordable AI tools on the market. While it lacks a long-form editor and some advanced blogging tools, Rytr excels at delivering polished, ready-to-publish content fast. If you are a freelancer or marketer looking for efficiency without complexity, Rytr is a reliable and cost-effective choice worth considering in 2025.  Frase  Frase is a powerful AI writing tool built specifically for SEO and content marketing. It combines content generation with in-depth SERP analysis which allows users to create optimised content briefs, FAQs, introductions, and more—all within one streamlined platform. Its real strength lies in managing the full content workflow, from research to optimisation.  Read more: 10 Best Free AI Image Generators in 2025 Pricing starts at $14.99/month, but it is important to note that to generate over 4,000 words, you will need the Pro Add-On for an extra $35/month. While Frase lacks a robust free plan and can fall short in SEO keyword accuracy, its integration of AI writing and SEO insights makes it an excellent tool for digital marketers. For anyone managing content at scale, Frase delivers both speed and structure in one package. Su‎dowrite Sudowrite is another excellent free AI writing tool for fiction writers, especially those battling writer’s block or seeking creative inspiration. Unlike general-purpose tools like ChatGPT or Rytr, Sudowrite is laser-focused on storytelling. Its standout features—like Describe, Brainstorm, and Expand—help deepen scenes, enhance character development, and shape compelling narratives.  It is not built for business writing, but that is the beauty of it. For novelists and short story writers, it is like having a creative partner who never runs out of ideas. Even if you do not use every suggestion, it pushes you forward when you are stuck. Its pricing starts at $19/month, but there is a limited free trial to explore. If you are serious about fiction, Sudowrite is a must-try creative companion. Read more: 12 Most In-Demand Tech Skills for 2025: Stay Ahead in the Job Market In a Nutshell In the current time, free AI writing tools offer powerful solutions for every type of content creator—from marketers and bloggers to novelists. SEO-driven articles, ad copy, or immersive storytelling—there is a tool tailored to your needs. With options like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Sudowrite, crafting high-quality content has never been more accessible or affordable. It is time to start exploring and elevate your writing today!

Want to speak English confidently? Whether it is for work, study, or travel, strong speaking skills can make a big difference. But you do not always need a tutor — AI apps are changing the way we learn languages. With free, smart tools available on your phone, you can practise speaking anytime, anywhere. In this article, we explore the best free AI-powered apps to improve your English speaking skills quickly and effectively.  Top 10 Free AI Apps for English Speaking Practice . Loora AI Loora AI is a powerful AI English-speaking app designed to help users build fluency through guided conversations and real-time feedback. With its highly accurate speech recognition, Loora provides instant corrections and pronunciation coaching, making it feel like having a private tutor in your pocket.  Learners love its stress-free, judgement-free environment and the wide variety of conversation topics it offers. While it lacks human interaction, its constant availability makes up for it. The only downside is that advanced features require a subscription. Still, with a 4.8 rating on the Google Play Store, Loora stands out as an effective tool for speaking improvement.  Read more: Everyday Habits to Learn English Successfully Rosetta Stone  Rosetta Stone shines as the go-to app for immersive language learning, especially when it comes to improving English speaking skills. Built on the idea of learning through real-life context, it uses AI-driven tools and native speaker audio to simulate real conversations. Its clean, user-friendly interface and bite-sized lessons make it easy to stay consistent.  Users especially praise the immersive feel, which helps boost both confidence and comprehension. While it lacks detailed explanations for wrong answers and does not offer strong progress reminders, its overall impact is undeniable. With a solid 4.6 Google Play rating, Rosetta Stone remains a favourite for serious learners.  Babbel Babbel stands out for its structured and practical approach to English learning, blending grammar, vocabulary, and conversation into a seamless experience. The app focuses on real-life scenarios, using short, clear lessons and adaptive review features to help users retain what they learn. It is ideal for learners with some prior knowledge who want a more challenging and professional feel.  While the subscription cost is higher than some alternatives, users praise its well-organised content, repetition techniques, and live classes. Some languages offer more content than others, but overall, Babbel is a reliable platform with a 3.9 Google Play rating and strong user satisfaction.  Read more: Best Free Websites to Improve English Writing Skill Duolingo Duolingo makes learning English fun, engaging, and easy to stick with—especially for beginners. Its colourful interface, gamified lessons, and daily streak tracker keep users motivated while they build their vocabulary and grammar basics. The app uses spaced repetition to reinforce learning and even offers podcasts for skill enhancement.  However, it falls short in speaking and real-life conversation practice, making it less ideal for advanced learners. Still, its free version offers great value, and the premium plans are affordable. With a 4.5 rating on Google Play Store, Duolingo is a fantastic starting point for anyone beginning their English-speaking journey.  ChatGPT  ChatGPT is a surprisingly effective tool for practising English conversations, even though it was not specifically designed for language learning. Its ability to generate natural, human-like responses makes it perfect for learners wanting to simulate real-life dialogue. With a 4.5 Google Play rating, ChatGPT is a smart companion for conversational growth. You can chat about almost any topic, get instant replies, and even use the “speak” feature to work on pronunciation. While it does not offer progress tracking or traditional lesson structures, its flexibility and responsiveness make it a favourite for personalised practice. Many users love how it helps build vocabulary in context.  Read more: Top 10 Football Live Streaming Apps for iOS and Android in 2025 Talkpal With a 4.4 rating on Google Play Store, Talkpal is a strong contender for fluency training. TalkPal offers an AI-powered language learning experience centred around real-life role-play scenarios. It is especially effective for improving speaking skills, thanks to real-time feedback and personalised sessions that adjust based on your progress.  The app allows users to practise conversations in a flexible, interactive way, simulating human-like tutoring. While vocabulary retention methods could be stronger and the style may not suit everyone, many users praise its natural conversation features and 24/7 accessibility. The chat-based format and tailored approach make it a convenient choice for language learners.  Makes You Fluent Makes You Fluent offers an AI tutor that feels like chatting with a real person, providing instant feedback to help learners improve their English speaking skills. The app features level-based dialogue games and vocabulary lists, making it great for casual conversation practice in a stress-free environment.  With 24/7 availability, you can practise anytime without waiting for a human tutor. Users appreciate how the AI corrects mistakes and helps conversations flow naturally. While it lacks human interaction and advanced customisation, its ease of use and personalised learning plans have earned it a solid 4.4 rating on Google Play Store.  Read more: How to Get Traffic Updates in Dhaka: Useful Apps and Sources Lingvist Lingvist is an AI-powered app focused on rapid vocabulary acquisition through spaced repetition, making it ideal for learners who want to build a strong foundation quickly. With a 4.4 Google Play rating, Lingvist is a solid choice for vocabulary-focused learners. The app personalises lessons based on your progress, ensuring that vocabulary remains relevant and engaging.  While Lingvist excels at helping users expand their word bank and track progress, it falls short on conversational practice and grammar instruction, which limits its use for holistic language learning. Despite fewer free features, many users praise its effective algorithm and enjoyable interface.  ELSA Speak ELSA Speak is an AI-powered app designed to improve English pronunciation and fluency with over 7,100 targeted lessons focusing on syllable stress, intonation, and articulation. It offers instant, detailed feedback using advanced speech analysis, helping users identify and correct specific pronunciation issues. The app’s structured lesson plans and progress tracking make learning efficient and motivating.  Read more: Best Free Bangladeshi Online Doctor Apps for Android, iOS But its speech recognition can sometimes be overly strict, and it mainly focuses on American English, limiting accent diversity. Grammar corrections are not included, and the AI tutor is only accessible through a premium subscription. Despite these, ELSA Speak holds a solid 4.4 rating on the Google Play Store.  Praktika Praktika is a unique language learning app that uses AI avatars to simulate real-life conversations, making it ideal for users seeking immersive, interactive speaking practice. Through engaging role-plays and casual dialogues, users can enhance their grammar and vocabulary skills in realistic scenarios. The app is beginner-friendly and understands imperfect pronunciations, allowing learners to build confidence as they practise.  However, it lacks in-depth pronunciation correction and structured pronunciation lessons, which may limit its usefulness for more advanced learners. While it provides valuable support for grammar and vocabulary development, those seeking advanced fluency may need additional resources. It currently holds a 4.1 rating on the Google Play Store. Read more: 10 Best eBook Reader Apps for Android, iOS Tips to Maximize Learning - Set clear goals that match what you want to improve—like speaking, writing, or vocabulary.- Practice every day, even if it is just for 10–15 minutes.- Combine different apps to build a complete learning experience.- Write down new words and corrections for later review.- Speak out loud while using the app to improve your pronunciation.- Use headphones to hear clearly and get accurate feedback.- Pay attention to mistakes and repeat corrected phrases until you master them.- Choose apps that offer real-life scenarios or conversation practice.- Keep track of your learning progress and celebrate small wins.- Stay motivated with games, streaks, or by learning with a friend. Read more: Best Free Personal Safety Android, iOS Apps for Women Verdict Each AI English learning app has its unique strengths—some excel in conversation, others in pronunciation or vocabulary. Depending on your learning goals, combining a few of these tools can offer a well-rounded experience. Choose the one that suits your style, stay consistent, and enjoy your language learning journey!  Read more: Best Video Editing Apps for Android, IOS

Often mistaken for scenes from a sci-fi simulation, Chongqing, a Chinese Megacity, stirs curiosity with its dramatic cityscapes. Rarely found on typical tourist routes, this sprawling urban area rises in layers, sparking comparisons to a real-world cyberpunk dream. Its towering structures, elevated highways, and surreal angles give it an almost AI-generated look. Let’s take a closer look at this enigmatic city, uncovering the layers of its futuristic vision. A Rich Urban Profile in Global Tourists’ Blind Spot Tucked in southeast China near the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Chongqing emerges as a staggering urban force. With a population of over 32 million, it holds the title of the world’s largest city by population. Its footprint spans more than 31,800 square miles, comparable in size to an entire European country like Austria. Yet, despite its immense scale and significance, Chongqing remains a hidden gem on the global tourist map. Few international visitors set foot in this colossal city, even though its geography is breathtaking by all means. Towering mountains, steep valleys, and buildings perched along cliffs define its dramatic terrain. As a major economic and transport hub of China, Chongqing defies conventional urban planning. Roads twist through vertical landscapes. Highways loop over rooftops. Entire metro lines cut directly through residential towers. In recent years, these surreal visuals have captivated social media, leaving many to wonder whether this is an AI-generated city. Read more: Wales’s Stream in the Sky: World’s Tallest Navigable Aqueduct Pontcysyllte History from Ancient Roots to Rapid Rise Chongqing’s roots run deep, with a history that spans more than 3,000 years. For much of that time, it remained a modest riverside settlement. But its transformation over the past four decades has been nothing short of extraordinary. Just 40 years ago, Chongqing was still a village in many parts. What now rises as a sprawling megacity has been built almost entirely within the last 30 years. Its rapid vertical expansion is a modern marvel. During the Second World War, the city served as a key base, and traces of that era still linger. Scattered beneath the surface are old wartime bunkers, once shelters from bombing raids. Today, many of them have been creatively repurposed into lively hotpot restaurants and atmospheric underground bars. Multi-layer City Architecture Often described as a city built in three dimensions, Chongqing earns that reputation with striking justification. Its layered urban layout can be disorienting, even for the most seasoned travelers. Visitors regularly emerge from stairwells only to find themselves on rooftops or staring down into deep valleys. Nothing here feels level. Gravity itself seems negotiable. Read more: Smiling Quokka Turned Rottnest Island into a Global Tourist Hotspot Set against the striking meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the city clings to a landscape of jagged cliffs and steep mountainsides. Homes rest on bridges. Neighbourhoods stack one atop another. Metro lines cut through skyscrapers as if tunnelling through rock. It’s a vertical maze, engineered with remarkable ambition. The skyline speaks volumes. Chongqing is home to 298 skyscrapers soaring over 100 metres and 26 that breach the 200-metre mark. That places it among the world’s top cities for high-rises and sixth within mainland China. For tourists, this surreal, sky-layered cityscape feels like something out of science fiction. But for many residents, especially those in the lower reaches, living in the shadows is a daily reality. In some corners of Chongqing, sunlight doesn’t pour in. It peeks through momentarily before vanishing behind concrete giants. Read more: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh

OpenAI, the company behind the phenomenal automated chatbot ChatGPT, launched its next-generation coding agent, Codex, on May 16, 2025. Designed to streamline several fundamental aspects of software programming, Codex will further dynamise the exponentially growing field of automated coding. Let’s look deeper at what Codex is and what it can do. What is Codex? OpenAI Codex is an AI model that translates natural language into computer code. Built on OpenAI 0.3 reasoning model technology and trained on vast codebases, it powers tools like GitHub Copilot, enabling users to write, understand, and automate code tasks across multiple programming languages using plain English instructions. Codex accesses GitHub repositories, collects inspiration from billions of lines of code already stored there, and uses its algorithms to come up with solutions to complex tasks. Development History of OpenAI Codex The invention of the Codex dates back to August 2021, right after OpenAI introduced the GPT-3, a neural prototype trained on text. To tune up the process through which GPT-3 generates results, developers added an extra model of 12 billion parameters and named it Codex. This initial version of Codex could write SQL queries, convert conversations into Python code, and build UI components. Read more: Watch The Skies: World's First AI-dubbed Feature Film to Change The Way of Watching Movies Later, throughout the period 2022 to 2023, Codex continued evolving in smaller versions and got integrated into GPT-4 and ChatGPT Pro. Recently, OpenAI has given Codex its environment and advanced coding functionalities. In doing so, the company has also shifted the reasoning model of Codex from GPT-3 to Codex-1. What Can Codex Do? The new Codex model is apt at executing multiple tasks related to coding. Here is a short glance: Conversational Coding Perhaps one of the most groundbreaking features of Codex is the ability to translate plain English into code. This allows users to instruct the AI with phrases and receive accurate, ready-to-run scripts across a range of programming languages. Developing Software OpenAI’s new code models are transforming the software landscape by allowing developers to generate functional code in seconds. With simple prompts, users can create entire programs without manually writing each line. Read more: Basic to Flagship: Top 5 Official Smartphones Released in Bangladesh in 2025 Analysing Data From spreadsheets to large CSV files, OpenAI’s code tools can now analyse, clean, and visualise data with minimal user input. Journalists, researchers, and business analysts can quickly generate charts or summaries by simply uploading a file and asking questions. Educational Companion for Coding Learners The models serve as a real-time tutor, capable of explaining code line by line, debugging errors, and answering conceptual questions. For students and self-learners, this offers an accessible alternative to traditional learning methods. Accelerating AI-Powered Applications Startups and enterprises alike are leveraging these tools to make prototypes of AI-driven apps without the need for large development teams, cutting costs and speeding up innovation cycles. Common Issues and Concerns on the Rise . Accuracy and Reliability While OpenAI's models can generate functional code with impressive speed, experts caution that the outputs are not always correct or optimal. In complex scenarios, the AI may produce code that looks fine but contains subtle bugs, inefficiencies, or security flaws. Relying on such code without proper review could pose risks, particularly in sensitive applications like healthcare, finance, or cybersecurity. Read more: Best 10 Smartphones Releasing in May 2025 Security and Misuse Risks OpenAI’s code generation capabilities could be exploited to create malicious software. Although safeguards are in place, the potential for misuse remains a real concern. Cybersecurity experts warn that making code generation more public at this scale could empower bad practitioners. Programming Fields As these tools improve, there's a growing debate about the impact on employment. While some argue that AI will complement human developers by automating repetitive tasks, others worry it could eventually reduce demand for entry-level programmers, especially in roles focused on routine coding or bug fixing. Code Licensing Confusion The use of AI-generated code raises legal questions around ownership and licensing. Developers and companies are seeking clarity on how such content can be safely used in commercial products. Skill Dilution Some educators and software veterans fear that easy access to AI-generated code may hinder learning. If new developers rely too heavily on tools like Codex, they may struggle to build a deep understanding of how software works. Over time, this could lead to a generation of coders with limited problem-solving skills or creative confidence. Read more: How Does Fashion Waste Contribute to Environmental Issues? Conclusion OpenAI Codex brings a transformative shift in how we code, making programming faster and more open. While it offers immense potential to streamline development and learning, thoughtful use, ethical oversight, and continued human expertise are essential to harnessing its power responsibly in the evolving tech landscape.