Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
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Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
The proposal comes from Google's life sciences company, Verily, through its Debug mosquito-control program.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
In an open letter, Google workers say doing a deal with the Department of Defense would hurt the tech giant's reputation.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
Google's philanthropic program announced Tuesday $2 million in funding to Miami Dade College (MDC) to grow the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium.
Google on Thursday released a new methodology for measuring the environmental impact of AI text prompts.
At Google DeepMind, researchers are chasing what's called artificial general intelligence: a silicon intellect as versatile as a human's, but with superhuman speed and knowledge.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services. Ratepayers will pick up the tab, experts say.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
The law seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social media accounts on certain platforms.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.
Deputy Isaiah Williams allegedly beat, strangled, and threatened to kill the woman before fleeing with her gun, officials say.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.
The MDSO said the suspect, identified as Raimiero Rios, 40, of Homestead, voluntarily turned himself in to police on Monday night.
The fire broke out in the 1000 block of Northeast 63rd Court around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made the announcement at an event in Miami on Tuesday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.