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Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that an artificial intelligence system can’t be registered as the inventor of a patent, denying machines the same status as humans

Investing.com — Oil prices rose Wednesday to two-week highs on increased concerns that geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea will result in disruptions to global crude supply.

BAFTA's best film category will need a broader theatrical release. Films must make their public debut in theaters on a minimum of 50 commercial screens in the U.K. for at least seven days, spanning 50 sites at the widest point of release. Alternatively, nominees should have the equivalent of at least 350 screenings. The new requirement replaces the current rule, which mandates a minimum of 10 screenings per day for seven days or a total of 70 screenings.

leadership of Indian-origin CEOs who, through their strategic decisions and impactful manoeuvres, made headlines and left a lasting mark on the corporate landscape. The achievements and decisions of these Indian-origin CEOs in 2023 reflected a blend of adaptability and a commitment to fostering innovation in their respective organisations. Let's take a closer look at five notable leaders who have grabbed headlines for their leadership in the corporate arena.

Ari Lennox recently provided an update on her continuous journey of sobriety, taking a moment to reflect on her past and the significant progress she has made in the year since she embraced a lifestyle transformation. On December 18, the Grammy nominee shared a collection of photos showing her vibrant health, accompanied by a detailed write-up about this relatively recent positive change.

Huntley as the champion. This season, marked by a record number of four-chair turns, showcased remarkable talent. Huntley, a father of two coached by Niall Horan, secured victory through fan votes, making Horan a back-to-back champion in his second season on the show.

gift for the women in your life—be it mothers, sisters, partners, or friends—can be a delightful yet daunting task. With an array of options available, selecting a gift that resonates with their personality and preferences is key. Our guide is designed to help you navigate through an eclectic mix of gift ideas, ensuring you find something special for every remarkable woman in your life.

seventh economic census is yet to receive approval from a majority of states for the ministry to finalise nationwide results, according to the ministry. Of the 35 states and UTs participating in the Census, 22 are yet to grant approval. “As regards to results of the 7th Economic Census, 12 States/UTs have not approved the provisional results, and it is pending in 10 States/UTs for decision on approval. Therefore, the nationwide 7th Economic Census results could not be finalised,” Rao Inderjeet Singh, Minister of State (independent charge) of the Ministry of Statistics Planning and Programme Implementation, informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday. He further pointed out that West Bengal was the only state not participating, despite consultation and communications with state government officials. The government last released the sixth economic census in 2016, based on data collected between 2013-14. The data collection for the seventh economic census began in 2019 and took two years to complete owing to Covid.

reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from “floating" to “stabilised arrangement" for the period from December 2022 to October 2023 after a recent review of the country’s policies. The assessment, published in a country report on 19 December, was contested by executive director for India at the IMF, Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, who was previously chief economic adviser to the Union finance minister.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+ and Hulu ahead of its scheduled premiere date of December 20. Release Strategy Update This marks the second adjustment to the show's release strategy. Initially, it was announced that the first episode would premiere on both Hulu and Disney+ and would be available for streaming until January 31. In line with this, the first two episodes are now accessible on Disney+, with the first episode streaming on Hulu. Subsequent episodes will be unveiled weekly on Disney+ until the Season 1 finale on January 31.

took the political centre stage, Opposition leaders came out in support of the TMC leader. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, condemned Banerjee's actions. 1. Jagdeep Dhankhar said he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

Bonds rallied and equities paused as a fresh batch of soft inflation data boosted the likelihood of interest-rate cuts, but also underscored the risk of an economic downturn.

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Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Wednesday, while sterling slumped as rapidly cooling inflation lifted expectations of Bank of England rate cuts next year.

Stocks rallied again, achieving even more extended levels, with the S&P 500 RSI rising to just shy of 82 while remaining above the oper Bollinger band.

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Investing.com -- Futures edge lower on Wednesday, suggesting a slight pullback on Wall Street following a surge in stocks in the prior session that was fueled by expectations for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in early-2024. Elsewhere, FedEx shares dip premarket after the delivery giant slashes its annual revenue outlook, while Toyota (TYO:7203) (NYSE:TM) temporarily suspends shipments of its Daihatsu brand cars as a scandal over rigged safety tests deepens.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, has shown signs of a modest rebound, rising over 18% in 2023 YTD. The turnaround began in May, breaking an almost 11-month hiatus, and was followed by monthly gains of 18.83% in June. Between May 2022 and April 2023, the stock was in the green in just 1 month - February 2023, up 2.3%.

European shares gained on Wednesday on rising bets of interest rate cuts following softer inflation data from the UK and Germany, while a rise in commodity prices lifted resource stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.3% by 0818 GMT, with energy and telecom sectors leading gains. Data showed German producer prices fell more than expected in November, while British inflation dropped way more than expected last month, with the headline rate falling to its September 2021 lows, strengthening the case for rate cuts. The German DAX was up 0.2%, while the UK's FTSE 100 jumped 1.3%. Energy shares rose 1.1%, while basic resources stocks gained 0.4% on higher prices of most commodities. Telefonica jumped 6.3% as the Spanish government is set to acquire around 10% stake in the telecoms giant. The broader sector was up 1%. Deutsche Post lost 1.3% after U.S.

hijacked in the Middle Eastern sea with 25 people on board by Houthi rebels. This disruption is significant as approximately 12 percent of global shipping traffic navigates through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.