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Experts warn scammers are increasingly using AI to generate ads on social media, which is making it harder to spot a fake.
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Experts warn scammers are increasingly using AI to generate ads on social media, which is making it harder to spot a fake.
As deepfake video generation and artificial intelligence grow more sophisticated and produce more realistic looking results, remember to be careful about deals that sound too good to be true. As Josh Sidorowicz explains, scammers are using artificial intelligence and deepfake videos to promote scams.
Layoffs are hitting Americans hard, with thousands losing their jobs. Here's how to prepare and protect your finances for a possible job loss.
Doctors say AI is especially helpful to radiologists with the ability to see and analyze mammograms like never before. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
You can now blame the rise of AI for soaring utility bills. Researchers at Berkley crunched the numbers. They found the power usage of data centers more than doubled between 2017 and 2023. Data centers, like this one in Piscataway, New Jersey, handle financial transactions, host our photos, videos and more. The boom in AI data centers are expected to more than triple by 2028.
Scammers are growing increasingly sophisticated thanks to technology like generative artificial intelligence, allowing them to pull of schemes pretending to be your bank or even a loved one.
Scammers are growing increasingly sophisticated thanks to technology like generative artificial intelligence, allowing them to pull of schemes pretending to be your bank or even a loved one.
Roughly half of respondents in the survey admitted they'd made a poor financial decision or mistake based on the information they received.
Asking financial advice is now the second most common use for generative AI platforms, like ChatGPT, just behind health and wellness, according to a new survey conducted by Intuit Credit Karma.
Artificial intelligence technology is advancing quickly, and it could be a reason to think twice before you post a picture of your child online.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed the Take it Down Act, which created stricter penalties for releasing non-consensual intimate imagery, whether real or AI, but some say criminals are still ahead of the law.
Glassboro Public Schools is using ZeroEyes, a video analytics program with artificial intelligence that can detect firearms within view of any camera equipped with its software.
A school district in South Jersey is now using an artificial intelligence system designed to detect weapons and prevent a mass shooting.
When a Delaware County woman said her health insurance suddenly cut off coverage for critical medication, she turned to an unlikely source for help.
When a Delaware County woman said her health insurance cut off coverage for critical medication, she turned to an unlikely source for help. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner to explain how she used artificial intelligence to fight this insurance denial.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is helping you save money by comparing school supply prices on Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Delta Air Lines is making headlines after revealing plans to double down on using AI to dynamically set ticket pricing.
One of the nation's biggest airlines, Delta, is making headlines after its president revealed plans to double down on using AI to dynamically set ticket pricing. The airline plans to use AI to set prices for up to 20% of its domestic flights by the end of the year, up from its current 3%. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with the latest.
In a new survey, 31% of teens said their conversations with AI companions were "as satisfying or more satisfying" than talking with real friends.
Can the Pittsburgh region transform its economy and become the world leader in the development of artificial intelligence?
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.
Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel McGarry explains how the district uses of Evolv to scan for potential weapons.
As the 2024–2025 school year wraps up, the superintendent of Delaware County’s largest school system is reflecting on the impact of new technology designed to keep students safe. Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel McGarry talked to reporter Madeleine Wright about the district's use of Evolv, which utilizes artificial intelligence to scan for potential weapons.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home were a resident and a staff member.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
One of the women killed in the nursing home explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday was Muthoni Nduthu, who was a nurse, mother and grandmother who immigrated from Kenya.
The Philadelphia region can expect a quiet Christmas Day when it comes to weather this year, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking a dangerous winter storm arriving Friday night. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Families packed the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Wednesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. Reporter Eva Andersen talked to worshippers about what the holiday means to them.
It's official! Former CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received a certificate from Guinness for the world's largest sock collection.
The Wissahickon school board in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, voted unanimously to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy, who admitted that he made antisemitic comments while leaving a voicemail for a parent.