In a momentous clash at the Supreme Court over a measure that could shut down TikTok, the two sides made closing arguments disputing China’s influence over the site and the role of the First Amendment. The high-stakes showdown involves ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, being required to sell the app’s US operations or shut it down by Jan. 19, with a ruling expected soon. Arguments focus on the platform’s cultural impact, the First Amendment, and the government’s concerns about foreign propaganda, with the court set to decide the fate of the popular social-media platform.
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Google to scale up AI-powered fraud detection and security operations in India
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India to enhance AI-driven initiatives for fraud detection and to address the escalating digital fraud crisis, particularly with a reported 85% increase in scams linked to the UPI payment system. As the company’s largest market outside the U.S., this initiative aims to bolster security measures in response to the rapid rise in fraudulent activities. Need More Context? 🔎
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