AI Has Entered the Chat, But Can We Still Trust the Humans?

G M Jubayer Zaman

Senior Executive, Press Release and Publications

It’s 2025, and artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic guest, it’s the main character. From writing emails to diagnosing diseases, AI is everywhere. But here’s the twist: while machines are becoming more human, humans are starting to act a little more like machines.

Think about it. We now ask ChatGPT for opinions, let algorithms choose our playlists, and even let AI help us decide what to eat. It’s smart, it’s fast, it’s efficient, but are we losing something in the process? A study by MIT this year found that people using generative AI at work finished tasks 37% faster, but their ideas were rated 20% less original. That’s the trade-off: we gain speed, but risk creativity. AI gives us answers, but creativity often lives in questions. At the same time, “AI burnout” is becoming real. When every conversation, image, and post feels AI-touched, people crave authenticity, a real face, a real thought, a real voice. That’s why human-authored newsletters, small creators, and communities (like university clubs, robotics teams, or readers’ collectives) are quietly becoming the new digital rebellion.

Ironically, the more AI evolves, the more valuable human taste becomes. Anyone can generate content, but not everyone can curate meaning. Your quirks, intuition, and emotional judgment suddenly become the rarest commodities in a world of synthetic perfection.We’re also starting to see AI influence human behavior. People spend hours tweaking prompts, chasing perfect results, or comparing AI outputs. In a strange twist, humans are training themselves to think like machines. Yet, it’s precisely our irrationality, curiosity, and empathy that machines can never truly replicate.

So, what’s next?

Human-AI teamwork, not rivalry. The future isn’t AI replacing us; it’s AI amplifying what makes us unique.Authenticity will trend. Whether it’s art, writing, or robotics, people will follow creators who feel real, not polished by an algorithm.Ethical creativity. The next frontier won’t be who can build the smartest model, but who can use it responsibly, meaningfully, and beautifully.

Here’s the challenge: next time you ask an AI for help, ask yourself, is this an answer, or just noise? Because in a world full of synthetic intelligence, staying human might just be the smartest thing we can do. And maybe, just maybe, that’s where the next spark of genius will come from, imperfections, intuition, and heart.

4 in one-worth it or not?

Wasifa Afsara

Executive, Press Release and Publications

An alarm clock that wakes you with a sunrise simulation, and a Bluetooth with wireless charging? The list does not end here; the bright shades will also give your room a cozy vibe. All four features in one device definitely sound like a great deal, but this is where the real question lies: Is it really worth it considering the amount you are paying?

The G63 is a multifunctional bedside device that combines a Bluetooth speaker, RGB ambiance lighting, and an alarm clock. As fascinating as it sounds, it is not that exciting in the long run. To begin with, the sound quality is not satisfying, and the complex alarm settings are not that user-friendly. On the other hand, the wireless charging is also unreliable at times and supports the Qi wireless charging standard only. In addition to all these, the battery also drains very quickly.

If you have continued so far and are feeling disappointed, you might be cheered to know that some larger and more expensive versions offer better features. However, the common version actually worked for me, considering the price.

Apart from the basic features, G63 also comes with other pros like portability, aesthetic appeal, and all-in-one convenience. In my opinion, we often overthink before buying such products for ourselves, but if you know someone who is a tech lover, then you can surely opt for this device, as it will be a unique gift, that too within budget.  Although if you are looking for a reliable and fast wireless charging option with premium sound quality, then the G63 is definitely not the device you are looking for.

The Screen Paradox

Anika Salsabil

Senior Executive, Press Release and Publications

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In the Shadows of the Screen

For a student in Computer Science, screens are not just tools; they are an extension of themselves. From typing assignments, coding, debugging, research, self-study from online lectures, or even communicating with the teachers and peers all via devices, every part of a CSE student’s academic life revolves around a monitor. Even without counting entertainment, our learning, productivity, and connection all depend on screen time. CSE students inevitably spend more time in front of a monitor than almost any other student demographic. It is not just mindless scrolling; it is intense cognitive focus on the tasks, and coding demanding hours and hours of undivided and uninterrupted attention. So, the question is, what is the ultimate cost of this inescapable screen time on their health, focus, and overall well-being?

In this world of technology, we celebrate the educational benefits; having all these resources just one screen away is a dream come true. While this prosperity in Computer science should and must be celebrated, the toll taken by the Computer science masters in order to stand here should be recognised too; their well-being must be cared for as well. 

Surely, when the level of screen time required for the academic work crosses a threshold, the benefits start to clash with fundamental human needs for rest, movement, and both physical and mental health of these students. 

This series will focus on the tradeoff, the price CSE students and graduates pay in the pursuit of innovation, and explore how we can balance this without moving away from the monitor screens that define our very field.

To Be Continued…

Goodbye Passwords: How Passkeys Work

Sayed Sohanul Islam

Senior Executive, Press Release and Publications

Passwords were never all that secure. They get reused, phishers snag them, and breached databases turn long strings of numbers into public knowledge. Enter the era of passkeys. Instead of relying on something you know (such as a password), they could instead use something you have (your phone, laptop or security key) plus something you are (biometrics). And everything is protected by the latest generation cryptography.

Its central idea is straightforward. When you open an account with a pass key, there is a set of keys generated. One is called the public (which goes in all communication between you and the site) or private (kept safely on your device or security key) except during login. At the site's log-in page, a challenge comes your way. It is digitally signed by your device's private key--after you've unlocked the device locally with your fingerprint, biometric recognition or PIN. The site checks that signature against your public key and lets you in.

That architecture conceals known attacks. Phishing will no longer work: you can't get the signature off a forged site. Credential stuffing ceases to exist since there isn't any password involved. And, even if a database disaster hits the news, all that leak shows is a public key--which by design is perfectly harmless. Passkeys are also practical. They synchronize across your ecosystem via cloud backups with end-to-end encryption (e.g., your phone and laptop). For travel or high-value accounts, you can add a hardware security key. If a public device is used by many people, make it mandatory for nothing to be left behind.

Will passwords disappear soon? Not overnight. But even as many of these older systems carry on, the wind is blowing in a definite direction. Passkeys are already supported by current mainstream platforms and browsers. Switching for the majority is easy: turn on passkeys in whatever your password manager or account settings are called, sign up your device and add a backup hardware key. Shorter logins, fewer attacks, stronger security--such is the thing worth doing.

Executive Bodies

MD. Tahmid Iqbal

Director, Press Release and Publications 

Pritom Mondal

Director, Creative

Senior Executive

G M Jubayer Zaman

Press Release and Publications