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AU Small Finance Bank is running a savings account campaign fronted by Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and actress Rashmika Mandanna. The ad, promoted under the bank's branding, has drawn large audiences and strong engagement, with viewers discussing the celebrity pairing and the bank's push to attract retail deposit customers.

A posthumously published 1951 lecture by Alan Turing, "Intelligent Machinery: A Heretical Theory," is being widely shared, drawing attention to five predictions he made about thinking machines. These include expected opposition to building intelligent machines, concern among intellectuals about job losses, and other forecasts about machine capabilities. Readers are struck by how closely his remarks anticipate today's debates around artificial intelligence and automation.

Tennessee Titans president Burke Nihill has sent an internal memo to staff outlining a restructuring of the franchise's business operations. The memo, obtained and published by Nashville-based reporter Paul Kuharsky, details changes to how the organization's commercial side will be organized. The Titans have not issued further public comment on the scope of the restructuring or which departments are affected.

Reports say Spanish golfer Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf as the Saudi-backed league undergoes a restructuring. Rahm, a former Masters champion and one of the circuit's highest-profile signings when he joined in late 2023, would be a major loss for the league. Details of his departure and the league's wider overhaul remain limited, and golf fans and commentators are closely watching what his exit means for the sport's ongoing divide.

pv magazine USA examines the outlook for a prosperous and enduring solar photovoltaic manufacturing ecosystem in the United States. The discussion comes as domestic solar production expands, with debate over whether federal incentives and private investment can sustain a competitive, self-reliant supply chain against cheaper imported panels.

A new combined index ranking crime and data breach exposure has placed retail and manufacturing as the UK's most security-exposed industries. The finding points to these sectors facing the greatest combined risk from physical crime and cyber incidents, ahead of other parts of the British economy.

IndustryWeek is drawing attention to the idea of a Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network, a system that would enlist private factories for national needs, alongside a look at where industrial robots are deployed. The piece pairs a call for manufacturers to participate with commentary on the growing robotics footprint in American industry.

Investors are weighing Qualcomm against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as a technology pick for 2026. A comparison from The Motley Fool puts the two chipmakers head to head, examining valuation, growth prospects and exposure to demand for smartphones, AI and advanced chips. Both companies are central to the semiconductor supply chain, making the question of which offers better value a live debate heading into the new year.

Local debate in Petaluma, California is focusing on whether the Sonoma County city can reinvent itself as a center for high-tech manufacturing. The question, raised in regional coverage, highlights interest in attracting advanced industry and jobs to a city better known for its agricultural and dairy heritage. Details on specific companies, investment plans, or city initiatives remain limited so far.