Banks could suffer massive wave of job losses, analysts say

About 100,000 jobs could vanish over the next five years due to automation, according to Wells Fargo.

• Oct 1, 2021

YouTube to ban videos containing misinformation on vaccines

The video platform has been tightening its rules on vaccine videos as governments push for widespread vaccination.

• Sep 30, 2021

Macy's sues to block Amazon billboard above flagship store

Amazon ad above its store would be like the flag of "a conquering enemy," the department store said in a lawsuit.

• Sep 29, 2021

Amazon unveils "Astro," its home robot assistant robot

Combining robotics, AI and cloud technology, the Alexa-powered gadget aims to help people monitor their home.

• Sep 29, 2021

Epik data breach exposes far-right groups

The hacking group know nas Anonymous is behind the massive data breach that exposed the identity of users on the Epik platform, which is popular with some far-right extremist groups. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Sep 29, 2021

The downside of social media overuse

Facebook announced it will pause development of its Instagram Kids program, aimed children under the age of 13 after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company's internal research found young people, particularly teenage girls,feel the negative affects of social media more. Derek Thompson, a journalist for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss Instagram Kids and his piece comparing social media overuse to alcohol addiction.

• Sep 29, 2021

Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims

Money will go to employees at the video game publisher who experienced sexual harassment.

• Sep 28, 2021

Laurene Powell Jobs gives $3.5 billion to climate change group

Money will go to Steve Jobs' Waverley Street Foundation "to help underserved communities most impacted by climate change."

• Sep 28, 2021

Facebook pauses effort to build Instagram for kids

In a stunning reversal, Facebook said it needs more time to release a version of Instagram for kids. The decision came after leaked internal research found the photo-sharing app could be harmful to teens. Carter Evans takes a look.

• Sep 27, 2021

Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold

Facebook says it is pausing its development of Instagram Kids, but pushed back on reports about the harm social media may have on teens. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero with details.

• Sep 27, 2021

Facebook says it will "pause" Instagram Kids after backlash

Social media platform for kids has drawn fire from parents and child advocates. Facebook still says the service is needed.

• Sep 27, 2021

QAnon conspiracy theories spread

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League says QAnon conspiracy theories and antisemitic content are spreading on the instant messaging platform Telegram with very little moderation. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM with the latest. 

• Sep 24, 2021

China bans cryptocurrency transactions in sweeping crackdown

Price of bitcoin and other digital currencies slumps after China's central bank moves to tighten controls.

• Sep 24, 2021

Silicon Valley hopes to use purified wastewater as drinking water

Local officials are attempting to improve the water's image. They view cutting-edge technology as key to overcoming the effects of climate change on water supplies.

• Sep 24, 2021

Motor City pumps brakes amid chip shortage

75% of semiconductors are made in Asia. In cars, the microchips power things like brakes, airbags and windshield wipers. General Motors and Ford are among the U.S. automakers that have faced big production cuts because of the parts shortage. Lee Cowan recently went to Michigan to learn more about how a tiny chip is upending lives.

• Sep 24, 2021

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