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generative artificial intelligence (genAI). Someone in India enrolled in genAI content roughly every three minutes in 2023, according to a study on learner trends by Coursera, which provides online courses. Searches for GenAI content on the internet grew fourfold in the country compared with the previous year. The study was based on data from more than 22.2 million registered learners, Coursera said. Raghav Gupta, managing director for India and APAC at Coursera, said: “The renewed focus on lifelong learning, tech and, human skills, and blended learning on campuses will be the key to employability in the AI-driven world.” Amid the surge in interest, global universities and industry educators launched more than 35 genAI courses or projects in India. ‘Generative AI for Everyone’, a course authored by AI pioneer Andrew Ng, became the fastest growing course in 2023 and had the second highest enrolment from Indian learners on Coursera. Gupta said: “The interest in genAI, leadership, tech and data skills not only reflects the learners' thirst for cutting-edge knowledge but also their commitment to staying at the forefront of the digital revolution.” The data from the study show that Indian learners are particularly keen on courses that provide high-demand technology and data science skills. The second most popular course in India in 2023 was Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad’s ‘Leadership Skills’, which covers topics such as influence, authority, power dynamics, stress management and lessons from the Mahabharata. The study shows that people are opting for courses that are part of entry-level professional certificate programmes.

(Reuters) -General Mills cut its annual sales forecast on Wednesday and missed second-quarter estimates, warning of a slower recovery in demand following repeated price hikes on its breakfast cereals, snack bars and pet food products.

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Strategic investment decisions are a crucial factor for making it as a cryptocurrency investor. You must always be on the lookout for the best cryptocurrencies to buy, and know when to switch from one coin to another. Currently, with coins like $LINK declining sharply and falling below key resistance levels, it’s time to shift your attention to presale gem $GFOX.

The crypto market is witnessing a fascinating juxtaposition of events. While Bitcoin (BTC) takes a breather after its recent rally, a new ICO, InQubeta (QUBE) is gaining unprecedented momentum. This scenario paints a picture of a crypto landscape that is rapidly evolving, fueled by investor enthusiasm and groundbreaking technological advancements.

Aditya Agarwala, Invest4edu, says «the top sectoral funds for me would run the gamut of sectors allowing us to take exposure in these sectors, keep us well covered and diversified as well. So Bandhan Financial Service Fund, Tata Digital India Growth Fund, Quant Manufacturing Fund and Nippon India Innovation Fund stand out according to me.» Agarwala also says: «NFOs do not give any extra advantage over and above your existing mutual fund schemes which are there, so that myth that you should put money in an NFO just because the NAV is trading at 10, that is wrong. Plus, the expense ratio is slightly higher if you invest in an NFO. It is just that these funds, some of them are new and innovative and maybe they give you an exposure to the sectors which otherwise most of these schemes and mutual funds do not give you an exposure to.» How has the year been as far as the launch of NFOs are concerned? It has been a fabulous year both on the front of NFOs and IPOs markets have been buzzing around and people have welcomed the NFOs as well but slightly lower as compared to 2022, I guess but very marginally.

payment aggregator licences on Tuesday. The likes of Razorpay, Cashfree, Open Financial Technologies, Enkash, and Google Pay all made it to the list. While recognition from the central bank is always a big deal for startups, for Cashfree and Razorpay it meant finally getting back to business. For a year or so, these startups were barred from onboarding new merchants by the central bank.

Google will pay a penalty of $700 million and rework its Android Play Store policy to settle an antitrust lawsuit in the United States. While the deal was finalised in September, the final terms of the settlement were revealed on December 19, when documents were filed in San Francisco federal court.

Mercer Marsh Health Trends Report 2024. As per the report, several insurers are recogninsing the need for wider cancer support to reduce claim costs. 43% of insurance firms make cancer rehabilitation and return-to-work support globally.

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has successfully obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). 

The Chinese central government has revealed plans to create a strategic document to guide the development of China’s Web3 ecosystem. 

In a market where change is the only constant, Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a notable dip, currently trading at $42,471, down by nearly 1.50% on Wednesday.

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes

Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week

An Australian court has ordered Airbnb to pay a 15 million Australian dollar ($10 million) fine, and the accommodation rental company could pay as much again in compensating customers who had been unaware they were being charged in U.S. rather than Aus...

As the world’s demand for chocolate grows, farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that's home to endangered species like African forest elephants

Paytm plans to revamp its online wealth management services and hire more than 50,000 salespeople to get more merchants on its network, aiming to hit profitability sooner than targeted. Billionaire founder-CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma is overhauling its suite of money management products to better tap growing wealth among younger users, who’re warmer to the idea of investing online. At the same time, it’s orchestrating a campaign to boost its salesforce more than 60% to try and sign up more merchants across smaller Indian cities and towns.

society is «far stronger» than a few individuals who certify movies, filmmaker Prakash Jha on Wednesday denounced censorship of movies or web shows but said these should be made «responsibly». In an interview with PTI here, the acclaimed director stressed that the freedom to tell a story is available in both mainstream theatres and OTT (over-the-top), but it has to be made in an «engaging manner» for people to watch. «I have never ever supported censorship.

healthcare and the nuanced influence of social media on shaping India's wellness landscape in recent years. India’s Wellness Index gauges well-being and assesses the present state of wellness across various pillars simultaneously. With a score of 72 out of 100, the index indicates a rise in digital well-being and the utilization of health technology.

HCLTech said on Wednesday that one of its isolated cloud environments was subject to a ransomware attack and the company is investigating the matter. “This is to inform you that HCLTech has become aware of a ransomware incident in an isolated cloud environment for one of its projects. There has been no impact observed due to this incident on the overall HCLTech network,” the Noida-based company said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.

Solana (SOL) and Retik Finance (RETIK) have emerged as two must-buy cryptocurrencies ahead of the 2024 bull run. Both portray strong momentum as we close 2023, which suggests a potential pump in the coming year. Retik Finance (RETIK) has particularly been a hot topic within crypto social spaces after staging one of the best presale performances of 2023. Launched a little over a week ago, the presale has raised over $1 million from investors who continue to pour in with heightened enthusiasm.