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How AI could be used in deep sea mining
High-tech robotic vehicles that utilize artificial intelligence could soon be scouring the deep sea floor for minerals needed to make batteries for electric vehicles. Ben Tracy has more.
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PayPal expanding cryptocurrency offerings
PayPal is making a major investment in its crypto strategy, introducing its own stablecoin called PayPalUSD or "PYUSD." Stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency with its value tied to another commodity, in this case, the U.S. dollar. Hannah Lang, financial technology correspondent at Reuters, joined CBS News to talk about the new offering.
Risks, pollution of Virgin Galactic flight
Virgin Galactic launched its first space tourism mission Thursday with an 80-year-old former British Olympian and a mother and daughter from Antigua and Barbuda onboard. Alain A. Grenier, a professor in the School of Management at the University of Quebec, joined CBS News to discuss some of the possible downsides of the flight.
AI could steal by listening to you type
New research shows artificial intelligence can identify keystrokes by the sound of your typing and can steal information with 95% accuracy. Joshua Harrison, a software engineer and one of the authors of the study, joined CBS News to discuss how you can protect yourself.
Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Musk says fight with Zuckerberg will stream on X, and Zuck claps back
Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux because he may need surgery before the fight happens.
How to blast through a Russian minefield
The Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News visits Fort Carson in Colorado to witness the equipment and tactics required for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.
Bed, Bath & Beyond revived as online retailer
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains.
Cyberattack shuts down ERs in 4 states
A cyberattack forced several emergency rooms operated by the health care provider Prospect Medical Holdings to shut down in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas on Thursday. The FBI is investigating.
Gas prices spiking nationwide
The average price of a gallon of gas nationwide is up to $3.83 according to AAA, over 30 cents more than a month ago. Saudi Arabia's efforts to curb oil production and the summer's record-breaking heat are being pointed to as factors for the high prices. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Colorado company touts safety of "smart guns"
Colorado start-up BioFire has developed a biometric "smart gun" that can only be fired if it recognizes an authorized user's fingerprint or an image from a facial recognition camera. Proponents say the technology represents an important step forward in gun safety, while critics say it will infringe upon 2nd Amendment rights. Kai Kloepfer, founder and CEO of BioFire, joins CBS News to discuss the weapons.
Instagram and AI-generated content
Instagram appears to be working on ways to alert users to AI-created or modified content on its platform. A screenshot posted on social media by an app researcher appears to show an Instagram notification reading, "The creator or Meta said that this content was created or edited with AI." It's unclear when or if the notification will be implemented. Christianna Silva, a senior culture reporter at Mashable, joined CBS News to discuss.
U.S. opens investigation into steering complaints from Tesla drivers
Probe is at least the fifth by federal auto safety regulators into Tesla vehicles over the past three years.
Buyers still have worries about electric cars
New data from car buying platform Autolist shows consumers are wary of the cost and effectiveness of electric vehicles. Medora Lee, money and personal finance reporter with USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about how EV's are trending.
How A.I. is transforming the beauty industry
The market for A.I. in beauty and cosmetics will hit more than $13 billion dollars by 2030, according to one study. Companies are already rolling out A.I. robots that aim to make services like manicures quicker and cheaper. But will these so-called "beauty bots" cost jobs? Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has the story.
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