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Policymakers around the world and in the United States are prioritizing policies to keep kids and teenagers safe on the internet and social media. This discussion extends to AI. President Joe Biden recently released a fact sheet outlining the contents of his pending executive order on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.” The fact sheet, which outlines the content of the full order, directs multiple federal agencies on how they should approach AI’s impact within their areas of jurisdiction. It specifically mentions safety for minors within the AI and social media context: “To better protect Americans’ privacy, including from the risks posed by AI, the President calls on Congress to pass bipartisan data privacy legislation to protect all Americans, especially kids.” BIDEN FLOATS NEARLY $20M IN PRIZES FOR AI TOOLS THAT SECURE US COMPUTER CODE The president is correct that the protection of minors online should be a priority. But what’s left out of this fact sheet, executive order and most discussions about online safety for minors, is the role AI has and could have in making the internet a safer place for all users, “especially kids.”  The internet is a wild and creative place. Connecting half of humanity to each other has transformed history and brought about an abundance of entertainment, economic growth and educational opportunities for billions of people.  Simultaneously, connecting half of humanity brings downsides in the form of theft, exploitative material and harming others. The downsides can dominate the narrative. For example, in polling done by our organization, The Center for Growth and Opportunity, 52% of Americans believe social media does more harm than good, with 30% believing it does equal good and harm to children. According to a recent poll by Security.org, 98% of parents believe that social media platforms are dangerous to users under the age of 18.  Despite the many current non-AI resources and systems available to caring parents and caregivers, none of these are perfect and younger generations still occasionally get exposed to distressful content even if restrictions are in place on social media platforms. While it won’t solve every problem, AI systems could supplement these tools and help protect minors online, particularly on social media.  One way AI can help is to make social media services more transparent. Social media platforms show content to users that they believe the user would enjoy, but these recommendation systems are very complicated. Explainable AI is an emerging research field that is attempting to understand how recommendation systems work. Explainable AI can make it easier for parents to restrict inappropriate content on their child’s device. Similarly, AI can be a real-time educational tool for teens online.  Yubo, a social media app whose user base is only made up of Gen Zers, uses AI to inform its users what kind of behavior is safe. For example, Yubo’s safety features intervene in real-time whenever a child or teenager is about to share sensitive information on the app. And this is more essential than ever because new research indicates that Gen Z is more vulnerable than Baby Boomers to online scams. Although human content moderators need to review the most complicated content moderation issues, improvements in AI monitoring show promise.  Yik Yak, a university-centric social media platform, went out of business in 2017 because its anonymous accounts and limited moderation became a toxic environment for its users. Then, Yik Yak returned in 2021 with new community guidelines and a partnership with Spectrum Labs – an AI content moderation company. These programs have allowed the company to return and provide a much safer and pleasant environment for its younger users. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Apple is deploying AI to filter out explicit photos in iMessage. Turning this setting on means a minor receives a notification asking them before showing a message, as well as alerting the parent that their child received a troubling message. All of these examples are early experiments on AI deployment in keeping minors safe online. If the past is any indication, we will continue to see improvements in these tools and new tools that haven’t been dreamed up yet. The internet has provided so many good things for society and will continue to do so, particularly as we all figure out how to preserve this innovative ecosystem and manage the risks. Early applications of AI and potential AI technology right around the corner could prove another effective tool to keep the most vulnerable populations safe online while allowing them to explore freely. AI tools promise to be an ally with caregivers, parents and policymakers who want to keep kids and teens safe online.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TAYLOR BARKLEY Logan Whitehair is an emerging tech policy associate at the Center for Growth and Opportunity, where he researches technology and innovation policy to support team operations.



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Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce remains undefeated in his new role as his squad took down the New York Jets, 16-12, on Sunday night.  Pierce must love how this game turned out because it involved two key aspects he wanted from his new-look team: running the ball and playing tighter defense.  The Raiders were running the ball very well behind Pro Bowler Josh Jacobs, who finished the game with 116 yards on 27 carries, but a key play for New York came on one of those runs and briefly shifted the momentum in the Jets’ favor. Las Vegas was holding a four-point lead in the fourth quarter when the Jets’ defense knocked the ball out of Jacobs’ hands, allowing safety Ashtyn Davis to recover the ball on their own 29-yard line. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense, which had just four field goals at this point in the game, had a chance to get into the end zone for the first time of the night on the ensuing drive. Penalties took a few would-be touchdowns back for Gang Green, so head coach Robert Saleh desperately needed Wilson to orchestrate something here.  Despite putting together a nice drive that moved the Jets well into Raiders territory, Wilson made a big mistake.  Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane was watching Wilson’s eyes on second-and-8 when he tried to get a pass to Allen Lazard. Instead, Spillane jumped the route and took it back 25 yards with one minute and 22 seconds left in the game.  The Jets’ defense got another stop, giving Wilson another chance, and with five seconds left in the game, he was in the position to toss up a Hail Mary. It looked like a good one after avoiding Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, but neither Garrett Wilson or Tyler Conklin, who both got a hand on the football, could haul it in as the Raiders sealed their fate. JETS’ ROBERT SALEH STAMPS OUT ‘CONSPIRACY THEORY’ ABOUT ZACH WILSON AFTER LOSS While Sunday night marked another win for Pierce, it was also another start and victory for rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who Pierce has trusted with the offense since he took over last week instead of Jimmy Garoppolo. O’Connell was 16-of-27 for 153 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception.  O’Connell’s only touchdown pass was actually the only touchdown of this game, ultimately becoming the game-winner. It came in the fourth quarter when a broken play turned into a fantastic catch by Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer, who leaped high and used all his 6-foot-6 frame to haul in a 7-yard touchdown over Jets safety Jordan Whitehead. O’Connell used veteran hideout Davante Adams a lot in the first half, where he caught six balls for 86 yards to lead the Raiders. Adams didn’t make another catch after that as Las Vegas focused more on the run game in the second half. DAVANTE ADAMS SAYS RAIDERS ARE NOT CELEBRATING JOSH MCDANIELS’ FIRING, ADMITS READINESS FOR SOME ‘CHANGE’ Zach Wilson was 23-of-38 for 263 yards with his big interception. The Jets’ fate could have been different if a touchdown from running back Breece Hall wasn’t nullified in the first half – tight end C.J. Uzomah was called for holding on Crosby and the Jets ended up kicking a field goal. Hall had just 28 yards on 13 carries, as the Raiders were able to halt the driving force of the Jets’ offense in recent weeks. Hall also had 47 yards on three catches. Garrett Wilson had another big day, catching nine passes on 14 targets for 93 yards as a game high. Conklin also finished with 70 yards on seven catches.  The Jets, now 4-5, will look ahead to facing the Buffalo Bills for the second time this season next Sunday, while the 5-5 Raiders will test their win streak on the road against the Miami Dolphins. 



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Fox News’ Joey Jones broke down some of the weapons reportedly found by the IDF in a classroom in northern Gaza.  The IDF said on X, formerly known as Twitter, Saturday that its troops found weapons, ammunition and explosive devices inside a kindergarten.  An unidentified soldier in the video said the IDF found two large explosive charge blocks and bags of ammunition on top of a closet and under a bed. Jones, a Marine Corps veteran, said Hamas’ weapons arsenal provided insight into the terrorist group’s tactics and capabilities and the type of combat they anticipate.  A series of photos released by the IDF shows Hamas’ weapons ranging from hand-held grenades to RPGs. “First, we see here are 100, what we call pineapple grenades. All of these are handheld grenades. You pull the pin, you throw them, and they have these little serrations on them where they break in the fragmentation– all turning into dozens of bullets from each grenade,” Jones explained on “The Big Weekend Show.” “What this indicates is they’re anticipating hand-to-hand, close-quarters combat. These can only go as far as you can throw them unless you booby trap them then they become an IED.” IDF SEIZED WEAPONS CACHE, SUPPLIES FROM HAMAS DURING TERROR GROUP’S ATTACK ON ISRAEL Another photo showed a voltmeter or an O-meter, which Jones said is used to “test either blasting caps or electric circuits, probably in IEDs or certain types of munitions.” “Up here is really the part I want to talk to you about. What you have here, this is a circle, and these are mils or minutes of angle, and it’s to a very fine detail. And down here you have a tool that’s used to set the angle of something that you’re going to use to indirect fire– to lob. And so what this shows is [the] capability of mortars or other types of indirect fire, something you want to go for a long distance, but you also see it’s kind of rudimentary. It’s very simple stuff,” the retired staff sergeant said.  He added: “A lot of this stuff down here you get at Home Depot. It’s not super sophisticated. And that can help account for some of the rocket attacks that land inside Gaza itself because they’re not using sophisticated tools.”  BIDEN SAYS ISRAEL NOT TO BLAME FOR ROCKET ATTACK ON GAZA HOSPITAL THAT LEFT 500 DEAD: ‘DONE BY THE OTHER TEAM’ Jones then moved on to a third photo that showed an RPG on the ground with flight motors and launch motors.  “What that means…RPGs are capable of going up to 900 yards, so you could actually use them as indirect fire and use RPGs from a further distance away. Having the motors that are capable of that shows that might be a part of their battle plan,” he said. “So all of this shows you a little bit of what they’re capable of and a little bit of what they might be trying to do as far as strategy. And that helps Israel prepare for what they’ll see.”  For more Culture, Media, Education, Opinion, and channel coverage, visit foxnews.com/media



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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on this day in history, Nov. 13, 1982 — becoming the newest addition to Washington, D.C.’s National Mall.  Designed by Maya Lin, an architectural student at Yale University at the time, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial consists of two 200-foot walls made up of 72 panels of polished black granite.  The names of more than 58,000 American service members who were killed (or were missing in action) in the Vietnam War are inscribed on 70 of those panels, in order of their deaths.  ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOVEMBER 12, 1942, NAVAL BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL BEGINS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS At the time of its dedication, the memorial was regarded for its “revolutionary minimalist design” that appeared as “a gash on the landscape, an unhealed wound,” said the website for the National Parks Service. Unlike the other memorials on the National Mall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial did not have statues of service members. Initially, it proved quite controversial among groups of veterans, notes the History Channel’s website.  After the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated, however, there was a “remarkable shift in public opinion” toward the memorial. As of 2023, it is the most-visited memorial on the National Mall, according to the Department of Defense website.  Today, it is not uncommon for friends and family members of those who are listed on the wall to leave mementos — such as flowers, photos, dog tags or even cans of beer — on the base of the panels bearing their names. NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY: HISTORY, FACTS AND HOW TO COMMEMORATE Items that are left behind become the property of the National Parks Service, says its website.  While the memorial was dedicated in 1982, the complex as a whole would see several additions in the years that followed. Two years later, in 1984, a statue of three soldiers, appropriately titled “Three Servicemen,” was installed and dedicated just a short distance away from the memorial wall.  The bronze sculpture, created by Frederick Hart, “depicts three American servicemen and the things they carried,” says the National Parks Service website.  HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN PAY TRIBUTE TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT FR. EMIL KAPAUN AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY The three soldiers were purposefully depicted as those of different races: One is European American, another is African American and another is Latino American.  The “Three Servicemen” sculpture was the first depiction of an African American on the National Mall, says Hart’s website.  “The fighting men depicted in the statue we dedicate today, the three young American servicemen, are individual only in terms of their battle dress; all are as one, with eyes fixed upon the memorial bearing the names of their brothers in arms,” said President Ronald Reagan in his speech at the dedication.  “On their youthful faces, faces too young to have experienced war, we see expressions of loneliness and profound love and a fierce determination never to forget,” the president added. In 1993, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial was unveiled and opened to the public.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Vietnam Women’s Memorial features the statues of three uniformed women tending to a wounded soldier, says the Department of the Interior website.  Finally, in 2004, the “In Memory” plaque was added near the Three Servicemen statue.  The plaque honors those who died from causes related to the Vietnam War, such as exposure to Agent Orange.  For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.



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A Cleveland, Ohio Jewish cemetery was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, amid increased anti-Jewish acts following the Oct. 7 invasion of Israel by Hamas-led terrorists. FOX 8 in Cleveland reported that several headstones at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery on Ridge Road were spray painted with red swastikas. The swastikas were seen as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth week. HISTORIC RISE IN ANTISEMITISM HAS AMERICAN JEWS ON EDGE: ‘GENERATIONAL CHALLENGE’ The Jewish Federation of Cleveland posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, that it is “absolutely sickening” anyone would hate Jewish people so much they would desecrate a cemetery. “This cowardly act to violate the memory of our elders only confirms what we already know: the hatred of the Jewish community here, and around the world, now is at a level not seen in generations,” the federation posted in a series of tweets. “We will support law enforcement in any way we can to see that those who are responsible face the consequences of their actions.” The act is another show of antisemitic hate toward American Jews, which is on the rise. CHANTS ‘CALLING FOR THE MUDER OF JEWS’ WERE SHOUTED AT ME DURING COOPER UNION PROTEST, STUDENT RECALLS   Carolyn Normandin, the regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Michigan, told Fox News Digital about the situation on the ground in Ohio’s neighboring state, saying they typically get two to three incidents a week, but between Oct. 7 and Oct. 21, they got 61 incidents. Nationwide, the Anti-Defamation League reported a 388% rise in antisemitic incidents over the same period last year. CORNELL STUDENT ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO BEHEAD JEWISH BABIES TO REMAIN IN JAIL  As is the case around the country, most of the incidents reported in Michigan involve rallies in which protesters shouted inflammatory calls for violence, “celebrat[ed] the killing of civilians” or “question[ed] that Hamas [carried out] the attacks.” Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Oh., turned to social media after learning about the vandalized headstones. ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED “Saddened and outraged that a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn has been desecrated,” she posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Sending my thoughts to the local Jewish community-we are with you. “Antisemitism is clearly on the rise, and we must speak out,” she added. “Antisemitism and all forms of hate have no place in NE Ohio, or anywhere.” Beth Bailey of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.



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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday evening suspended his 2024 presidential campaign. Scott announced the news on an episode of Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America” with Trey Gowdy.  “I think the voters who are the most remarkable people on the planet have been really clear that they’re telling me, ‘Not now, Tim,’” Scott said. The senator also emphasized he has no plans to endorse another candidate in the Republican nomination race. FACING NEGATIVE NARRATIVE, SCOTT TOUTS HE HAS MORE MONEY THAN ANY CANDIDATE IN THE RACE EXCEPT TRUMP “The best way for me to be helpful is to not weigh in,” he said.  And also gave a thumbs down to the idea that he could serve as the running mate on the Republican Party’s 2024 national ticket. “Being vice president has never been on my to-do list,” he said. Scott, a rising star in the GOP and the only Black Republican in the Senate, launched his presidential campaign in May at an event in North Charleston, South Carolina. The senator repeatedly showcased his “optimistic, positive message anchored in conservatism.” Scott, standing just a few miles from where he grew up, highlighted that “we live in the land where it is possible for a kid raised in poverty by a single mother in a small apartment to one day serve in the People’s House and maybe even the White House.” The senator told Fox News at the time that “I’m stunned at the hunger for something positive as long as its anchored in conservatism. As long as you have a backbone.” But his positive and uplifting message failed to resonate in a combative GOP presidential nomination race dominated by former President Donald Trump, who is spotlighting his grievances as he runs a third straight time for the White House. Scott’s early momentum took a hit at the first GOP presidential primary debate in August, where he avoided the numerous verbal fistfights and rarely enjoyed the glare of the prime-time spotlight. He told Fox News after the debate that “the loudest voices too often say too little.”  While Scott was more aggressive in the second debate, in late September, he had fallen further behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who are battling for second place in the Republican primary polls, far behind Trump. Scott struggled to make last week’s third debate, but ultimately qualified. But he faced a tough task ahead in trying to make the stage at next month’s fourth debate, where the donor and polling thresholds to qualify are higher. In a sign of things to come, the Scott-aligned super PAC late last month canceled its massive ad blitz on behalf of the senator’s 2024 campaign. And while Scott launched his campaign with a formidable war-chest – thanks to $22 million left over from his convincing 2022 Senate re-election – his fundraising in the July-September third quarter of 2023 was anything but impressive. The senator had $14 million cash on hand left as of the end of September. And he touted in a Fox News Digital interview on Wednesday night, in the spin room following the third debate in Miami, Florida, that “we still have the most money of any candidate running for president other than Donald Trump.” But sources in Scott’s political orbit say that campaign cash was going to be an issue going forward. Reacting to the news, DeSantis said in a social media post that “Tim Scott is a strong conservative with bold ideas about how to get our country back on track. I respect his courage to run this campaign and thank him for his service to America and the U.S. Senate. I look forward to Tim continuing to be a leader in our party for years to come.” The field of GOP presidential contenders, which ballooned to over a dozen by the summer, is winnowing. Late last month, former Vice President Mike Pence became the first major Republican presidential candidate to drop out of the 2024 GOP nomination race.  Four GOP contenders who failed to qualify for the debates also ended their presidential bids. They are one-time CIA spy and former three-term Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, business leader and quality control expert Perry Johnson, and 2021 California gubernatorial recall election candidate and former conservative talk radio host Larry Elder. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who qualified for the first debate but didn’t make the stage at the second and third showdowns, remains in the race for now. Hutchinson, whose shoestring campaign is running low on cash, has said he will reevaluate his standing come Thanksgiving. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who narrowly missed qualifying for Wednesday’s debate, is a multimillionaire due to his private sector success in the tech industry. He has more than ample resources to stay in the race and continues to campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire, the two lead-off states in the GOP nominating calendar. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.



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