Facebook parent company urged to keep minors out of metaverse
Some teenagers are already on Horizon Worlds and have been subject to racist content, children's rights advocates say.
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Amazon launches new AI platform
Amazon Web Services has joined its tech rivals by launching a new artificial intelligence platform for its corporate customers. Tom Dotan, a tech reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the move.
U.S. Space Force takes on next frontier
The newest branch of the armed forces in the U.S. is ready for the challenges that lie ahead in space. Maj. Gen. John M. Olson joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how the Space Force is preparing to take on threats from China and Russia, and how they're using AI and machine learning to advance security.
"60 Minutes" tours Google's AI lab
In this week's "60 Minutes" broadcast, Scott Pelley is given access to Google's campus in Mountain View, California, and its AI lab in London to examine its new slate of technologies.
Montana becomes first state to pass bill completely banning TikTok
The ban would be more sweeping than the ones in place in nearly half the states and the federal government, which prohibit TikTok on government devices.
Suspect arrested in Cash App founder's death
The San Francisco Police Department has arrested a suspect in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, who was stabbed in the city last week. News outlet Mission Local, which first reported the arrest, says the suspect is another tech executive who was reportedly driving downtown with Lee ahead of a confrontation that led to his death. KPIX reporter Jocelyn Moran has more.
Elon Musk addresses Twitter controversies
In an interview with the BBC, Twitter CEO Elon Musk discussed some of the issues that have roiled the social media platform since he took ownership of the company. But on the same day, National Public Radio announced it would be leaving Twitter after being designated "state-affiliated media" under the platform's new verification guidelines. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
EPA proposal seeks to increase EV production
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed strict new tailpipe pollution standards that would effectively force auto manufacturers to accelerate their production of electric vehicles. Under the EPA's proposal, 67% of all vehicles manufactured in the U.S. would be electric by 2032. Ben Tracy has the details.
FBI office warns against using public phone charging stations, citing malware risk
"Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices," the FBI Denver office tweeted in a general alert.
TikTok sister app Lemon8 surges in popularity
Lemon8, a subsidiary of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, is gaining popularity in the U.S. New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari joined CBS News to discuss how the app is different from TikTok and whether it could face the same scrutiny from lawmakers.
Elon Musk says he sleeps at Twitter and his dog is CEO
Musk revealed details about his leadership at Twitter, reflecting on his mass layoffs and speaking about his appointment of new leadership — his dog, Floki.
White House exploring stronger rules on AI
The Biden administration is considering possible rules on artificial intelligence. The Commerce Department is allowing the public to weigh in with suggestions on policymaking for the next 60 days. Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski joins CBS News' "Prime Time" to discuss what these policies could mean.
4 in 10 U.S. adults say next vehicle may be electric, poll finds
Even with tax credits, it could be difficult to persuade drivers to ditch their gas-burning cars and trucks.
How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing, Airbus
A former U.S. national security official says China's C919 "looks like a knockoff."
Tech to blame for worsening customer service?
Long hold times and the inability to get a real person on the other end of the phone are becoming more prevalent when it comes to customer service. Nancy Chen examines why.
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
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Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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