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Metas Free Speech Makeover. Heres How To Keep Your Kids SafeNurPhoto via Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to Metas content moderation policy. This signals a pivotal shift in how harmful content is managed for the 3.29 billion users on their platforms. These updates may offer a chance for Meta to redefine digital safety by addressing restrictive practices and concerns about misinformation. But for parents, these changes underscore the need to be vigilant in the evolving online landscape to protect their children.What Are the Changes?Zuckerbergs company Meta, which operates Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are overhauling content moderation policies. Recently announced on The Joe Rogan Experience, these changes will roll out globally in the coming months, including a shift from internal fact-checking to community-based evaluations. The move also involves refining automated filters to reduce errors and introduce higher thresholds for content removal.Why This MattersThese updates reflect Metas response to widespread concerns about over-censorship, misinformation, and wrongful account removals. While these announcements promise greater transparency and user empowerment, they also present challenges for families and schools trying to keep their children safe online.Key Changes and What They Mean1. Community-Driven Fact-CheckingZuckerberg criticized his company's previous reliance on fact-checkers. He described the practice as overly restrictive and prone to targeting harmless content like memes and satire. He announced plans to adopt a community-driven approach like Xs Community Notes. Zuckerberg explained to Joe Rogan: I think what Twitter and X have done with Community Notes is just a better program... Rather than having a small number of fact-checkers, you get the whole community to weigh in.MORE FOR YOUThis approach motivates users to add context to posts. This is designed to create a more democratic content evaluation system. However, this means that misinformation will likely not be removed from the platform. Parents and schools will need to teach their children to assess the information they encounter critically as those using Metas platforms will likely be exposed to more misinformation.2. Adjustments to Content FiltersMetas automated content filters have previously caused widespread frustration by wrongfully flagging innocent posts. Zuckerberg announced that their filters will now require higher confidence thresholds before taking action. This will reduce censorship errors but some harmful content might remain visible longer. Parents must be prepared to guide their children in identifying and avoiding inappropriate material. You may want to remove them from these platforms altogether to guarantee they arent subjected to harmful material.How Parents Can Protect Their Children1. Leverage Metas ToolsMeta offers a range of parental controls designed to help safeguard children online. These tools include content filters, screen time management, and activity monitoring. Setting your childs accounts to private and tailoring filters to suit their age group may protect against harmful or inappropriate material. There are also other controls parents can have over their child's use of the internet using the controls that come with some devices.2. Teach Digital LiteracyHelp your child develop critical thinking skills to navigate online content responsibly. When encountering a post that could be misinformation encourage them to:Check the credibility of the source.Verify claims through trusted outlets.Recognize satire and potential misinformation.These skills are crucial in an environment where users evaluate content collectively.Parents should also assess the digital literacy offered by their childs school. Is it robust enough? Ask to see what the school teaches students and push to get answers.3. Monitor and Discuss Online ActivityIf your children are older you may wish to respect your childs privacy while staying informed about their interactions. Regularly review posts and discuss their experiences. Encourage open communication so they feel comfortable sharing concerns.4. Stay InformedRead the policies and keep up with policy changes to online tools and apps that your children use. Knowledge is key to adapting your approach as these platforms evolve.5. Set Family GuidelinesEstablish clear rules for social media use. This could include screen time limits and guidelines for online behavior. Engage in shared activities like reviewing posts together to foster teachable moments.Are There Any Benefits To Metas Changes?Mark Zuckerberg is more likely acting out of self-preservation as he updates Metas content moderation policies. In the podcast with Joe Rogan, he is trying to convince the world that these new decisions have a net good, such as reducing wrongful removals and fostering transparency through community-driven fact-checking. However, these changes will likely serve Metas political survival much more than benefit young or vulnerable users.In their attempts to evade responsibility for the content published on their platforms, Meta distances itself from controversies over censorship and positions itself alongside self-proclaimed "free speech" advocates like Elon Musk. This change coincides with the wider cultural context of a new Trump administration that has actively heightened discussions about online freedom of expression.Families with young children will not reap the purported benefits espoused by Zuckerberg. If harmful content evades detection and Meta adopts this hands-off approach, it will increase the burden of monitoring children's digital experiences.A Shared ResponsibilityMetas evolving content moderation policies present challenges for parents whose children use their platforms. But by leveraging moderation tools, fostering critical thinking, and maintaining open communication, parents can help their children navigate these platforms safely. Now, more than ever, protecting children online requires collaboration between families, educators, and the government. Weve been warned.

Islam Makhachev (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesUFC 311 is still scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 18, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The impact of the California wildfires has put the event in question.However, the PR account for the venue confirmed the event is still on, but UFC President Dana White told influencer Adin Ross he would move the event to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas if the wildfires threaten the venue.As far as the card is concerned, there has been a late change. Light heavyweight Johnny Walker is out of his fight with Bogdan Guskov. Walker took to social media on Saturday to announce he pulled out of the fight due to a bad injury.The UFC moved quickly to replace Walker. Guskov will now be facing Billy Elekana in a fight that looks to be headed for the prelims. Elekana, a veteran of Legacy Fighting Alliance and the Professional Fighters League, will be making his UFC debut.Some betting sites have already installed Elekana as a +250 underdog.The rest of the UFC 311 card remains intact, including the two championship fights. Here is a look at the watch info and the full card for the first event of the year that has MMA fans buzzing.UFC 311 Main Card (10:00 PM ET on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View)Lightweight Title Bout: Islam Makhachev (Champion) vs. (1) Arman TsarukyanBantamweight Title Bout: Merab Dvalishvili (Champion) vs. (2) Umar NurmagomedovLightweight Bout: (9) Beneil Dariush vs. (10) Renato MoicanoLight Heavyweight Bout: (2) Ji Prochzka vs. (3) Jamahal HillMiddleweight Bout: Kevin Holland vs. Reinier de RidderUFC 311 Preliminary Card (8:00 PM ET on ESPNEWS & ESPN+)MORE FOR YOULight Heavyweight Bout: (13) Bogdan Guskov vs. Billy ElekanaBantamweight Bout: Payton Talbott vs. Raoni BarcelosHeavyweight Bout: (6) Jailton Almeida vs. (7) Serghei SpivacMiddleweight Bout: Zach Reese vs. Sedriques DumasUFC 311 Early Preliminary Card (6:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass)Lightweight Bout: Grant Dawson vs. Diego FerreiraWomens Bantamweight Bout: Karol Rosa vs. Ailn PrezBantamweight Bout: Rinya Nakamura vs. Muin GafurovBantamweight Bout: Ricky Turcios vs. Benardo SopajFlyweight Bout: (11) Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Clayton CarpenterThere are 12 champions or ranked fighters on the card, with eight weight classes in action. In the co-main event, mens bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title against Umar Nurmagomedov.It will be Dvalishvilis first title defense.In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title in a rematch against No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan. Makhachev won the first meeting in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors in April 2019.A win for Makhachev would strengthen his case for being the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. It might also move him closer to what seems like an inevitable jump to welterweight.Throughout the week, stay tuned for coverage of the first pay-per-view event of the year for the UFC. If there are any changes to the date, venue, or card, Ill have the updates.The fighters will meet the press on Thursday, weigh in on Friday, and the event is scheduled to happen on Saturday.

Blue Origin has scrubbed Mondays highly anticipated launch attempt of its New Glenn rocket.With just 13 minutes remaining on the countdown clock at Cape Canaveral in Florida early on Monday morning, the decision was taken to stand down to give engineers a chance to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue.Recommended VideosThe three-hour launch window opened at 1 a.m. ET, but after pausing and restarting the clock multiple times over the next couple of hours, the decision was finally taken to suspend launch operations at around 3 a.m. ET. A new schedule has yet to be set.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe NG-1 mission will carry the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload, which will test key technologies for the upcoming Blue Ring spacecraft. The payloads communications array, power system, and flight computer will be evaluated during a six-hour operational phase and remain attached to the rockets second stage throughout.Blue Origin is also planning to land the first stage of the New Glenn on a platform floating in the sea off the coast of Florida, similar to how SpaceX lands its dependable Falcon 9 booster. Such landings enable the boosters to be used again, helping to drastically reduce launch costs.The NG-1 mission is a huge event for Blue Origin, as up until now it has only performed launches of its much less powerful sub-orbital, single-stage New Shepard rocket, which is mainly used for short tourism rides to the edge of space.The long-term goal of the Washington-based spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos is to compete with SpaceX in the lucrative satellite launch market. Its also working on a lunar lander and has plans to put a commercial space station in Earth orbit.Editors Recommendations

Blue Origin was set to launch its New Glenn rocket on Monday morning.But the launch was postponed due to a "vehicle subsystem issue," Blue Origin said."We're reviewing opportunities for our next launch attempt," the company said.Rocket companyBlue Origincanceled its highly anticipatedNew Glennrocket launch on Monday morning, citing a need to "troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue."The launch, which was originally set to take place within a three-hour window from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Eastern Time, was repeatedly delayed before it was ultimately postponed."We're standing down on today's launch attempt to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue that will take us beyond our launch window," Blue Origin wrote in an X post. "We're reviewing opportunities for our next launch attempt."Ahead of the launch, Blue Origin's leadership including its founder, Jeff Bezos was waiting for the rocket's blastoff at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.A liftoff time of 1:31 a.m. was first set at the beginning of the launch's livestream. It was then delayed from 1:52 a.m. to 2:07 a.m., 2:27 a.m., 2:48 a.m., and finally, 3:15 a.m.Ahead of the initially scheduled launch, Blue Origin said on X that the company was hoping to "reach orbit safely.""Anything beyond that is icing on the cake. We know landing the boosteron our first try offshore in the Atlantic is ambitiousbut we're going for it," the company wrote on X early on Monday morning. "No matter what happens, we'll learn, refine, and apply that knowledge to our next launch."Representatives for Blue Origin did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

The latest US sanctions on Russia's energy sector impact China and India, altering trade dynamics.The sanctions target Russian oil giants and tankers, raising oil prices to a four-month high.China and India may seek oil from other regions, while Russia might offer discounts.The US' latest move to hit Russia's energy revenues is changing up the industry's global trade flows.On Friday, the US Treasury Department together with the UK slapped new sanctions against Russia's key energy sector, including restrictions against oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.The Biden administration also imposed sanctions on 183 tankers associated with Russia's oil trade. Last year, that group of ships transported about one-quarter of Russia's energy exports, mostly crude oil, Goldman Sachs analysts estimated in a Sunday note.Buyers from China and India Russia's top oil customers are likely to be impacted by the new sanctions, changing the world's energy trade dynamics.Traders in China and India look to the Middle East, AmericasChina will be impacted by the latest sanctions because most targeted tankers ship oil to the country, wrote Matthew Wright, the lead freight analyst at analytics firm Kpler, on Friday.The sanctions, which would impact oil shipping, trading, and insurance, sent prices of the commodity up to a four-month high on Monday.International benchmark Brent crude oil futures were 1.7% higher at $81.15 a barrel at 2.10 a.m. ET. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures were up 1.9% at $78 a barrel.Both Brent and WTI oil futures are up 8% this year to date.Traders told Reuters that China and India will be forced by the new sanctions to seek non-sanctioned oil from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.A Singapore-based trader told the news agency the sanctioned tankers shipped close to 900,000 barrels per day of Russian crude oil to China over the past 12 months and that these exports are going to "drop off a cliff."Even before this round of sanctions, oil traders in China and India have been anticipating higher curbs on Russian oil. They have increased crude oil purchases from the Middle East and the Atlantic Basin, Bloomberg reported on Friday.These latest developments illustrate the fast-changing pace of the world's energy flow since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered sweeping sanctions against the energy giant.They also come just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The incoming American leader has pledged to lift energy output and boost the US' energy exports.Russia is a top supplier of crude oil to both China and India.Not a 'game-changer'The incoming US administration's stance on the energy sector is one reason why recent oil price gains may not continue, wrote Vishnu Varathan, Mizuho's head of macro research for Asia, excluding Japan.Varathan said in a Monday note that while the latest oil sanctions against Russia are boosting the market, they are not a game-changer.Not only is the potential of higher US supply expected to hold up the market, but demand from China the world's second-largest economy has also slowed amid prolonged economic malaise.Goldman Sachs analysts also cited the high spare capacity in oil as a factor that could weigh on prices.Meanwhile, Russia is likely to pull out countermeasures to the US' latest sanctions package."Russian oil can discount to incentivize continued shipping by a dynamic shadow fleet and continued purchases by price-sensitive buyers in new or existing destination countries, with both the ships and buyers being less sensitive to Western sanctions," Goldman Sachs analysts wrote.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is already looking ahead to an "LA 2.0" post-wildfire.He said he is "organizing a Marshall Plan" to hasten the city's recovery efforts.The fires, which started last week, burned through more than 40,300 acres of land and resulted in at least 24 deaths.As the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage, Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking toward rebuilding an "LA 2.0" post-fire.Newsom was asked in an NBC "Meet the Press" interview on Saturday if California would be ready to host the World Cup, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics over the next couple of years in the aftermath of the wildfires.Speaking against the backdrop of a fire-ravaged neighborhood, Newsom said that he's already "organizing a Marshall Plan" and already has a team "looking and reimagining LA 2.0."The Marshall Plan harkens back to the post-World War 2 period when President Truman signed the Economic Recovery Act of 1948. The act saw more than $13 billion invested in rebuilding Western Europe's economies, bringing investments into the region, and stimulating the US economy by building a market for American goods.When asked for details of the new "Marshall Plan," Newsom said he was talking to city, civic, business, nonprofit, and labor leaders about recovery efforts and working to "galvanize the community.""We have got to be thinking three weeks, three months, three years ahead; at the same time, we're focusing on the immediacy, which is life safety and property," he told NBC.Representatives for Newsom did not provide further comments in response to queries from Business Insider.Newsom said in the interview that the wildfires will likely be one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history, in terms of the costs associated with it and its scale and scope.AccuWeather, a weather forecasting service, estimated the total economic damage to land between $52 and $57 billion. JPMorgan analysts estimated that insured losses could reach $20 billion.The wildfires haveravaged over 40,300 acres of landacross Los Angeles. At press time, at least 24 people have died, and according to CalFire statistics, more than 12,300 structures have been damaged.As the fire passed through the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood, the homes of several Hollywood A-listers, like Paris Hilton, Milo Ventimiglia, and Billy Crystal, burned down.The two largest fires, the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, are only 11% and 27% contained, per CalFire.The governor said he had alsoordered an investigationinto why fire hydrants ran dry and lost water pressure in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, hindering firefighting efforts.Newsom's latest statements come as he faces criticism from President-elect Donald Trump for his handling of the wildfires.In a Truth Social post, Trump called Newsom "incompetent" and said he was to blame for the wildfires.Newsom said in the NBC interview that Trump's comment was "inaccurate."He then invited Trump to "come out" to California and "take a look for himself." Newsom's team has also launched a fact-checking website to combat misinformation about the fires.

Playgrounds in Jaworek Park in Tychy / RS + Robert SkitekSave this picture! Tomasz ZakrzewskiParkTychy, PolandArchitects: RS+ Robert SkitekAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:7874 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Tomasz ZakrzewskiManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: ATIS, Allplan, Bauder, Cinema 4D, ZANO More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The investment plot in Jaworek Park is a space that combines the natural landscape with modern recreational solutions. The site was undeveloped, surrounded by paths and small trees. Nearby the site is a toboggan hill.Save this picture!We divided the area into two zones: a water play area and a natural playground, utilizing the existing pedestrian pathways. The water playground is located in a basin surrounded by hills, echoing the shape of the nearby toboggan hill. These hills provide natural protection for the nearby buildings from the noise of children playing. Bridges, suspended above the basin, serve a communicative function, connecting the southern and northern parts of the site, while also offering a viewing point. In the depression of the land, there is a colorful water attraction zone, around which we placed wooden seating. These seats define the space for water play and also serve as resting spots for children and caregivers. One of the slopes surrounding the playground discreetly houses a technical building for the water features.Save this picture!In the second part of the plot, we planned a natural playground, where materials such as wood, wicker, gravel, sand, wood chips, and jute rope dominate. There are play structures and educational elements made from natural materials. Winding paths, surrounded by carefully designed greenery, lead through the area, complemented by rain gardens that support the natural water cycle and enhance biodiversity. The entire project creates a distinctive space that combines recreational, educational, and social functions.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Tychy, PolandLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeRS+ Robert SkitekOfficePublished on January 13, 2025Cite: "Playgrounds in Jaworek Park in Tychy / RS + Robert Skitek" 13 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025492/playgrounds-in-jaworek-park-in-tychy-rs-plus-robert-skitek&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

LEE Residence / InOrder StudioSave this picture! studio vwpArchitects: InOrder StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:145 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:studio vwpManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: 41zero42, Agapecasa, Aica, Arflex, Artemide, BELHiFi, Cappellini, Cassina, EDRA, FLOS, Glasitalia, Isamu Noguchi, Kawajun, LeeBroom, Luceplan, Stilnovo, TopCer.pro, Walter KnollMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Lee Residence is located in Taichung City and spans 45 pings (approximately 148.5 square meters). It is home to a couple who are passionate about post-1950 modernist design and deeply knowledgeable about furniture. Given their high-pressure professional lives, they sought a residence that would serve as a vibrant, colorful retreatan oasis that rejuvenates both body and mind.Save this picture!A significant portion of the space is devoted to displaying the owners' favorite furniture pieces. Because the furniture palette is so diverse, the planning was approached with great care, maintaining a "quiet, unobtrusive" backdrop. As a result, many details throughout the space have been meticulously crafted: custom air-conditioning vent panels, carefully selected door handles, concealed switches, and precisely aligned tile work all highlight the delightful interplay between the interior and its furnishings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!To complement the owners' key furniture, yellow, blue, and green were chosen as the primary accent hues. These colors help define areas such as the living room, kitchen, and study. Meanwhile, both the color schemes and design details are thoughtfully layered within the spatial framework, furniture forms, and layout strategies, cultivating an overall sense of harmony and balance.Save this picture!Save this picture!Material choices were made to harness each element's unique characteristics and expressive potential: the stainless-steel folded countertop in the kitchen, stain-resistant tiles, and a birch-veneer headboard all showcase how, in this project, design is truly an art of "putting the right things in the right place."Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Taichung, TaiwanLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeInOrder StudioOfficePublished on January 13, 2025Cite: "LEE Residence / InOrder Studio" 13 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025597/lee-residence-inorder-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream