FT News Briefing Oil prices are not a barrel of fun
Sep 20, 2023
Instacart made waves by soaring over 10% on its trading debut. Meanwhile, oil prices skyrocketed past $95 a barrel due to fears of a supply shortage. Tensions escalated as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested New Delhi might be involved in the death of a Sikh activist, stirring diplomatic outrage. In a more whimsical turn, discussions on AI's role in understanding sperm whale dialects tease the potential for real-time human-animal communication. Ethical questions around synthetic animals complicate this fascinating frontier.
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Oil Price Surge
- Oil prices surged past $95 a barrel due to high demand and restricted supply.
- Demand is driven by a stronger global economy and increased travel, while supply is limited by Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Canada-India Tensions
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of orchestrating the death of a Sikh activist in Canada.
- India denies the allegations and the two countries have expelled diplomats.
AI and Animal Languages
- AI could help translate animal languages, potentially enabling two-way communication.
- Researchers are using algorithms similar to ChatGPT to analyze animal communication patterns.