Dhaka, June 8: The reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly increasing in today’s world. However, there is also a concerning rise in crimes associated with AI. A report released on Sunday highlighted a dangerous escalation in criminal trends linked to AI in Bangladesh. The number of AI users is also growing swiftly.
According to a report by the Pressenza International Press Agency, experts emphasize the immediate need for a comprehensive national and global AI policy or regulatory framework to mitigate these adverse effects and prevent institutional misuse.
The report states, “Data from the local fact-checking organization ‘Rumor Scanner’ reveals that in 2025, 29 prominent women from the country’s showbiz industry were targeted through a total of 68 serious rumors and misinformation. Alarmingly, 50 of these defamation campaigns utilized advanced AI technology in video content.”
Many television studios and social media platforms are employing AI to create content, making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish between deepfakes and reality.
The use of AI for image creation has gained immense popularity among youth, with conversational chatbots like Copilot, Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Sora 2, Runway Gen 4.5, and Google Vio 3.0 rapidly being adopted in the country.
Experts warn that the unchecked proliferation of AI not only tarnishes individuals’ reputations but also poses long-term risks to the country’s education system, job market, and film industry.
Technical analysts are calling for immediate strict regulations for AI, but they also caution against allowing such laws to be weaponized to suppress dissent and criticism.
The report suggests that laws should clearly differentiate between criticism, deliberate misinformation, hate speech, satire, and political commentary. If the legislation lacks clarity, there is a significant risk that “rumor control laws” could swiftly transform into “laws suppressing criticism.”
Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for local accountability among social media groups (such as Facebook, TikTok, and X) and calls for increased transparency and moderation in local languages to address fake accounts, bot networks, unlabeled AI videos, and community content.
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