Thousands of revelers were tricked by phony social media videos. Into gathering at Brooklyn Bridge Park to watch a grand fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. Accounts across TikTok and Instagram r...

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Original Title: Thousands of revelers were tricked by phony social media videos. Into gathering at Brooklyn Bridge Park to watch a grand fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. Accounts across TikTok and Instagram reportedly used AI videos to plug the supposed show.

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