The assumption that what users write on ChatGPT is read only by machines is no longer holding up. An exclusive report by US investigative news outlet 404 Media has revealed that OpenAI has hired hundreds of contract workers who read a vast stream of actual prompts submitted by users—some of which may contain sensitive personal information. The programme is internally known by the codename “Project Lily.”
A social media account named @BanglaExpatSharjah has been surfaced. Initially, it seemed to represent a Bangladeshi expatriate residing in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. However, this individual was nonexistent. The entire persona was created through the use of artificial intelligence, or AI.
When questions arise about the conduct of those responsible for auditing government funds and detecting financial irregularities, the issue goes beyond the administrative decisions of a particular office. It raises fundamental questions about accountability for public money, transparency in the distribution of responsibilities and the use of administrative authority. Multiple allegations against Md Mashuk Billah Aref Khan, Controller of Accounts (Revenue) at the Controller of Accounts (Land) office, have now brought precisely such questions to the fore.
The government has brought major changes in the top management of public administration. Contractual senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md Ehsanul Haque has been removed and made a member of the Planning Commission. In his place, contractual secretary of the Health Services Division Md Kamruzzaman Chowdhury has been transferred and posted as secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. At the same time, three officers of the administration have been promoted to the rank of secretary and given charge of three important ministries.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has imposed an administrative fine of Tk 18.4 lakh on Grameenphone for connections identified as being used in illegal VoIP activities. According to the notice, the operator must pay the fine within 10 days and submit proof to the commission; failure to do so will lead to further legal action under the Telecommunications Regulation Act, 2001, and related rules.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives, Md Nazmul Islam, paid a courtesy call on Maldives Defence and National Security Minister Hassan Rashid.