Meta ends fact-checking program as Zuckerberg vows to restore free expression on Facebook, Instagram

FIRST ON FOX: Meta is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech to “restore free expression” across Facebook, Instagram and Meta platforms, admitting its current content moderation practices have “gone too far.”  “We’re going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies and restoring free expression on…

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NYC transit head says violent subway attacks have ‘gotten in people’s heads’ but crime is down

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) head Janno Lieber suggested that recent high-profile subway attacks have “gotten in people’s heads” to make them feel that the subway system is unsafe. Lieber spoke to Bloomber News’ podcast “Bloomberg Talks” Monday to discuss a new “congestion pricing” plan that costs drivers $9 to cross below Central Park…

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FBI’s new warning about AI-driven scams that are after your cash

The FBI is issuing a warning that criminals are increasingly using generative AI technologies, particularly deepfakes, to exploit unsuspecting individuals. This alert serves as a reminder of the growing sophistication and accessibility of these technologies and the urgent need for vigilance in protecting ourselves from potential scams. Let’s explore what deepfakes are, how they’re being used…

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