Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam

A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.

Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam
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A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.

Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names

Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know

Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.

How to know if you?re getting money from Facebook?s privacy settlement | ChicagoNOW
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Payments are being sent out in Facebook?s $725M privacy settlement. Attorney Benjamin Swetland joins us to explain who qualifies, how to claim, and what this means for users.

Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get

Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.

Facebook, Instagram users surprised to find themselves following Trump, Vance
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A Meta spokesperson is speaking out after some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.

Meta is getting rid of fact checkers
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Meta is pulling a 180 and ending its third party fact checking program in the U.S.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.