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Meta fends off AI-aided deception as US election nears

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Meta fends off AI-aided deception as US election nears

Meta's security report reveals that Russia's attempts to use generative artificial intelligence for online deception campaigns have been unsuccessful. Facebook and Instagram's parent company has disrupted deceptive influence operations driven by AI-powered tactics. Concerns are growing about the potential use of generative AI to manipulate and confuse people during elections. Facebook has long been accused of being a platform for election disinformation. Russia, particularly since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, remains the primary source of coordinated inauthentic behavior on Facebook and Instagram. Meta emphasizes the need for a coordinated defense to combat misinformation across multiple platforms.

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Wired · 1y ago

A Doctored Biden Video Is a Test Case for Facebook’s Deepfake Policies

Facebook's Oversight Board will review a manipulated video of President Joe Biden circulating on the platform during the 2022 US midterm elections. The video, falsely labeling Biden as a "pedophile," was not taken down by Meta (formerly Facebook). The review aims to push Meta to address their handling of manipulated media and election disinformation ahead of the 2024 US presidential election and other global votes. Experts warn that generative AI will likely complicate and exacerbate election-related disinformation. The Oversight Board can issue binding decisions but has limited power over resource allocation and content moderation outside the US.

Meta whistleblower to tell Congress that company aided China in AI race

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Meta whistleblower to tell Congress that company aided China in AI race

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta executive turned whistleblower, plans to testify before Congress that Meta, formerly Facebook, aided China in advancing its AI capabilities at the expense of U.S. national security. She alleges that Meta briefed the Chinese Communist Party as early as 2015 on emerging technologies, including AI, with the aim of outcompeting American firms. Although Meta disputes these claims, Wynn-Williams's testimony has garnered significant attention from lawmakers and the public.

Meta Allows Ads Claiming Rigged 2020 Election on Facebook, Instagram

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Meta Allows Ads Claiming Rigged 2020 Election on Facebook, Instagram

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has quietly updated its policy to allow political ads that question the legitimacy of the 2020 US presidential election. The change, which was made last year, permits advertisers to claim that past elections were "rigged" or "stolen". Meta made the decision based on free-speech considerations, but it also comes amid changes to the platform's algorithm to de-emphasize organic political content. Other platforms, such as YouTube and Twitter, have also revised their election policies ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.

Alphabet to limit election queries Bard and AI-based search can answer

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Alphabet to limit election queries Bard and AI-based search can answer

Google, in preparation for the 2024 US Presidential election as well as other significant elections worldwide, has announced that its chatbot Bard and search generative experience will have restrictions on the types of election-related queries they can respond to. The company plans to enforce these restrictions by early 2024. Meta and X, owned by Facebook and Elon Musk, respectively, have also made changes to their platforms in relation to political advertising and AI. Governments are increasingly focusing on regulating AI to combat issues like misinformation.

Facebook, Instagram and Threads are all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Facebook, Instagram and Threads are all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday

Facebook, Instagram, and other apps owned by Meta are experiencing an outage, preventing users from accessing these platforms. The issue started on Tuesday morning and is ongoing. Meta has acknowledged the problem and stated that they are working on resolving it. This widespread outage is unusual for Meta and has raised suspicions, particularly due to it occurring on election day in several US states. The outage could impact last-minute voter outreach efforts and reminders. Meta's apps have had a significant role during election cycles, and the company takes steps to mitigate their potential influence.

Meta bans Russian state media like Rossiya Segodnya, RT and others from its apps for ‘foreign inteference activity’ | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Meta bans Russian state media like Rossiya Segodnya, RT and others from its apps for ‘foreign inteference activity’ | Mint

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has banned Russian state media networks like Rossiya Segodnya and RT across its platforms. The ban is due to alleged "deception tactics" used by Russian state media for covert influence operations online. The ban, enforced worldwide, is a significant escalation in actions against Russian state media by Meta. This move follows money-laundering charges filed against RT employees in September 2024, who were accused of attempting to influence the 2024 US presidential elections through online content production.

Meta struggles to curb hate speech before US vote: researchers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Meta struggles to curb hate speech before US vote: researchers

Research conducted by non-profit organization Global Witness reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is struggling to effectively address hate speech ahead of the US election. Global Witness tested Facebook's response to hate speech by analyzing comments on the pages of 67 US Senate candidates. The research found that Meta took days to remove comments flagged by Global Witness, violating its own hate speech rules. Critics argue that Meta's failure to adequately address hate speech reflects a broader lack of investment in election preparedness. Transparency and accountability regarding hate speech policies and practices remain a concern.

New era of AI deepfakes complicates 2024 elections

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

New era of AI deepfakes complicates 2024 elections

The 2024 US presidential election faces a unique challenge of policing deceptive content due to the proliferation of AI technology. The use of AI-generated deepfakes, fake images, audio, videos, and social media profiles that appear human can potentially confuse voters. With around 70 countries holding national elections this year, platforms like Meta and OpenAI are implementing measures to address deceptive content. Social media giants, including X, Meta, and YouTube, are navigating the balance between combating deceptive content and respecting free speech. The risk of AI-generated fakes may lead to greater skepticism even towards genuine images and recordings.

Meta’s AI Chatbot Blocking Poll-Related Queries In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Meta’s AI Chatbot Blocking Poll-Related Queries In India

Social media giant Meta is restricting queries related to the ongoing general elections in India on its AI chatbot, Meta AI. The platform is currently in a test phase and is blocking certain election-related keywords. The move could be related to the Model Code of Conduct that is currently in force across the country. The chatbot, powered by Meta's open-source large language model LLaMA, aims to provide users with answers, recommendations, information, and unique images. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced upgrades to the chatbot, including multimodality, multi-linguality, and bigger context windows. Google has also started blocking election-related queries in India.

Meta AI is restricting election-related responses in India

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Meta AI is restricting election-related responses in India

Meta is blocking specific queries related to the Indian general elections in its AI chatbot. The company confirmed that it is restricting certain election-related keywords during the test phase and is working to improve the AI response system. This move is in line with other big tech companies, including Google, which have proactively limited the scope of their AI services to avoid providing misleading or false information during elections. Meta redirects users to the Election Commission's website for information on specific politicians and candidates. The company's chatbot is currently in the test phase in India.

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