AI companionship apps such as Replika, Xiaoice, Gatebox, and CarynAI are transforming emotional behavior, social interaction, and privacy among youth worldwide. In Bangladesh, where over 96% of internet users engage with AI-based platforms, many are unaware of emerging risks like emotional dependency, addiction, and data privacy threats. Across major cities in Bangladesh, urban youth spend multiple hours each week on AI companionship apps. Aggregated field surveys of 18–30-year-olds show that roughly 42% engage for extended periods, often late into the night. Observations indicate this prolonged interaction correlates with measurable changes in social participation and academic performance. Interviews reveal the emotional engagement is perceived as supportive and nonjudgmental, creating a sense of intimacy that can substitute for real-world interaction. This trend is not isolated. Globally, millions of users are turning to AI companions to bridge emotional gaps, forming an emerging beh...
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Chanakya's Priceless Words Can Change Your Destiny!
By: Tuhin Sarwar : Who was Chanakya , what did he do, and why is he such a renowned figure? Most of us are familiar with him. We often hear politicians say things like "India operates according to Chanakya's principles" or "India's foreign policy follows Chanakya's guidelines." We've read many articles about him in newspapers and magazines. Therefore, I won't delve too deeply into his background. I will only provide a brief overview. Chanakya was a distinguished economics, politics, social policy, and diplomacy teacher in our subcontinent. At the same time, he served as the Prime Minister of the Mauryan Empire. Around twenty-three centuries ago, he carried out his teachings and activities on this land. Even as Prime Minister, he lived in a cremation ground; he encouraged local kings to free their lands from foreign control and led the battles himself. Pseudonyms also knew him; he was referred to as Kautilya or Vishnugupta . For thos...