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Appeals Court Rules TikTok Ban Doesn’t Violate First Amendment
Appeals Court Rules TikTok Ban Doesn’t Violate First Amendment
December 06, 2024  |  Legal

A federal appeals court ruled Friday (Dec. 6) that the U.S. law requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell its TikTok app or see the app banned in...

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Meta Releases Smaller AI Model With Big Cost Savings
Meta Releases Smaller AI Model With Big Cost Savings
December 06, 2024  |  Meta

Meta has unveiled a more efficient artificial intelligence (AI) model that could slash computing costs for businesses adopting AI technology. “Llama 3.3 improves core performance...

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FSOC: Agencies Need Power to Oversee Third-Party Service Providers
FSOC: Agencies Need Power to Oversee Third-Party Service Providers
December 06, 2024  |  News

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) said Friday (Dec. 6) that Congress should pass legislation ensuring that relevant agencies have the examination and enforcement powers they...

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Swift: 1 Million ISO 20022-Formatted Messages Being Sent Daily
Swift: 1 Million ISO 20022-Formatted Messages Being Sent Daily
December 06, 2024  |  Payment Methods

With one year to go before the deadline to move to ISO 20022 for cross-border payments and reporting plus (CBPR+), more than 1 million ISO 20022-formatted...

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The 5 Biggest Impacts of AI Across B2B Payment Workflows
The 5 Biggest Impacts of AI Across B2B Payment Workflows
December 06, 2024  |  B2B Payments

It’s no exaggeration to say that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the business landscape. But while consumer-focused applications continue to grab headlines, a quieter,...

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Google Sues CFPB, Calling Supervisory Designation Order ‘Government Overreach’
Google Sues CFPB, Calling Supervisory Designation Order ‘Government Overreach’
December 06, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered federal supervision of Google on Friday (Dec. 6) after a contested designation. The regulator published an order establishing supervisory...

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Dojo and American Express Partner to Streamline Payments in UK
Dojo and American Express Partner to Streamline Payments in UK
December 06, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Payments technology provider Dojo reportedly has signed a new agreement with American Express that will help Dojo’s small business customers in the United Kingdom accept...

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This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
This Week in AI: AI Opens Door for Retailers to Gather Insights and Drive Spending
December 06, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

New research shows artificial intelligence (AI) can now navigate computer interfaces through voice commands to handle eCommerce transactions, even as most U.S. consumers don’t realize...

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Top Fitness Apps of 2024: Features Elevate User Experience and Health Goals
Top Fitness Apps of 2024: Features Elevate User Experience and Health Goals
December 06, 2024  |  Fitness

Fitness apps continue to evolve as companies introduce features designed to enhance user experience, support personal health goals and create community engagement. The best fitness...

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