A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
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Colorado delivery drivers sue Amazon, saying they had to pee in bottles
The lawsuit claims drivers urinated in bottles and defecated in dog waste bags in their delivery vans to ensure that they weren't disciplined for failing to stay on pace with their deliveries.
Celebrating monumental mistakes at the Museum of Failure
From Ford's Edsel to bottled water with flavoring for pets, notorious corporate and marketing missteps are featured in a traveling exhibition, "The Museum of Failure," now on display in Brooklyn.
A worker claimed flagging racism cost her job. She won $11 million.
The high-end Equinox gym claimed Röbynn Europe was fired for repeated tardiness. Europe alleged her firing was retaliation.
Immigrants now represent a record share of U.S. workers
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy
Investments in solar recently overtook oil for the first time, but the world still needs scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Tipping is on steroids. Here's what to know about when to give.
Technology and shifting cultural norms have changed the rules around rewarding service with a tip. Has it gone too far?
Inflation is falling, but not your electricity bill. Here's why.
Forecasters expect residential power costs to continue rising this summer even as other energy prices drop.
Minnesota rideshare bill vetoed after Uber threatens to halt operations
An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
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Federal vs. private student loans: Which is better?
There are two types of student loans to choose from. Here's how to pick the right one.
Debt consolidation could save you thousands of dollars. Here's how.
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What to look for in a gold investment company
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Social Security's 2023 COLA was 8.7%. It may be stingier in 2024.
Seniors and other recipients of the Social Security program may get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.1% next year, one forecast says.
Inflation is ruining Americans' efforts to save for retirement
Even a brief interruption in plan contributions can affect people's financial goals years down the road, experts say.
How your ex could boost your Social Security benefits
Divorced people can often collect benefits under the federal retirement program based on their ex-spouse's work history.
Difficult economy and loneliness forces some retirees to move in with family
An estimated 60 million Americans live in households with two or more adult generations, according to numbers from the Pew Research Center.
One way to fix Social Security? "Smash the cap"
Eliminating or lifting the tax cap would help stabilize Social Security, while also being fairer to most Americans, experts say.
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Give up your personal data and get a free 55-inch TV
Company is is giving out TV sets valued at $1,000 each in exchange for info including you shopping habits and home address.
People are asking ChatGPT how to get rich quick
Social media influencers are touting "generative" AI as a way to make easy money. But experts say it's not "magical."
How job seekers are using AI to supercharge their job hunt
Automated search tools like LazyApply, Sonara and Massive let job hunters fire off hundreds of applications in just a few clicks.
Haven't checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google could delete it
Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
Father of ChatGPT: AI could "go quite wrong"
Speaking at a Senate hearing, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said his biggest fear is that artificial intelligence could "cause significant harm to the world."
Most Facebook users can now claim settlement money. Here's how.
Application to collect part of Meta's $725 million settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slams Elon Musk's management
"Was I optimistic? Yes. Did I have final say? No," wrote Dorsey, once an ardent supporter of Musk's leadership of the social network.
Can AI help customer service reps help customers better?
A groundbreaking real-world trial explored how "generative" artificial intelligence can be used to improve customer service.
Elon Musk's Twitter drops government-funded media labels
After backlash, the platform has removed labels describing global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
8 rescued after partial apartment building collapse in Davenport, Iowa
Officials lauded first responders Monday and said rescue operations were wrapping up and a recovery operation will begin soon.
How U.S. tech is helping Ukraine fend off mounting Russian attacks
Russia's ramping up its air war on Ukraine with both low-tech drones and modern missiles. Thanks to its Western partners, Ukraine can shoot down both.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
New law in Uganda imposes life prison sentence for homosexuality
The legislation, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, also imposes a death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality."
Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
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A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
Ryan Reynolds remembers terminally ill fan who got his dying wish
Last month, a man terminally ill with cancer made a dying wish: To see his favorite soccer team, Wrexham AFC, and meet the owner, Ryan Reynolds.
Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
For the first time, more money is going into solar power than oil
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
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A lawyer used ChatGPT for a court filing. It went horribly awry.
As part of an airline passenger's lawsuit, the AI invented relevant cases that didn't exist and insisted that they were real.
For the first time, more money is going into solar power than oil
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Colorado delivery drivers sue Amazon, saying they had to pee in bottles
The lawsuit claims drivers urinated in bottles and defecated in dog waste bags in their delivery vans to ensure that they weren't disciplined for failing to stay on pace with their deliveries.
Celebrating monumental mistakes at the Museum of Failure
From Ford's Edsel to bottled water with flavoring for pets, notorious corporate and marketing missteps are featured in a traveling exhibition, "The Museum of Failure," now on display in Brooklyn.
Immigrants now represent a record share of U.S. workers
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
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Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Kremlin is upset with remarks the South Carolina senator made about Ukraine.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith join Margaret Brennan.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
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New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
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Shanghai records hottest day in May in 100 years, weather service says
Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather.
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
For the first time, more money is going into solar power than oil
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Stretch of Venice's Grand Canal mysteriously turns bright green
Police were investigating the unexplained discoloration spotted near the iconic Rialto Bridge, amid speculation about a possible stunt by environmentalists.
New law in Uganda imposes life prison sentence for homosexuality
The legislation, one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, also imposes a death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality."
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Billie Eilish responds to comments about her style: "Let women exist!"
Singer Billie Eilish responded to criticism about her clothing in a series of Instagram stories over the weekend.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Author Isabel Allende on "The Wind Knows My Name"
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
Broadway showstopper Lillias White on giving audiences "my entire heart"
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
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Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
Smith on "real concern" about Chinese malware
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Private moon race ready for liftoff
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
Former Google executive speaks out against AI
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie "I, Robot" warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as "scum." Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google's secretive research and development lab "X," joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Suspect arrested in connection to 5 shootings in Arizona that left 4 dead
Iren Byers, 20, was arrested in connection with four shootings late Friday night in Mesa and an additional homicide earlier on Friday in Phoenix.
3 killed, 5 wounded in New Mexico shooting
Three people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico.
Body of escaped inmate, a convicted killer, believed found in Ohio River
Bradley Gillespie escaped from an Ohio prison with another inmate, James Lee, who was previously captured.
3 dead, 5 injured in motorcycle gang shooting in New Mexico
On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said.
Would Gabby Petito be alive if abuse warning signs were acted on earlier?
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
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Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A Japanese lunar lander crashed on the moon. NASA just found the evidence.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
See stunning images of the sun by Earth's most powerful telescope
The incredible photos show sunspots and quiet areas on the sun's topmost layer.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
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How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Uganda's president signs anti-gay law
Uganda's President Museveni signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ bills into law. calling for life imprisonment for anyone found to have engaged in homosexual acts. President Biden denounced it as a violation of human rights.
Top deals to look for on Memorial Day
It's not too late to take advantage of some Memorial Day deals, including bargains on household items or summer styles. Ignacia Fulcher, supervising editor for the Deals team at Wirecutter, joins CBS News with more on where to find the best discounts.
Turkish President Erdogan wins reelection
Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially won the country's runoff election over the weekend, extending his two-decade hold on power. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Biden honors fallen troops on Memorial Day
President Biden attended a Memorial Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery and paid tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the nation. Watch his full remarks.
Washington grapples with debt limit deal
Lawmakers are meeting Tuesday to discuss the debt limit deal struck between President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy over the weekend. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang have more.