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The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
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The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The 76th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards were held in New York City on Thursday, with San Francisco-based company Dolby being awarded the prestigious Pioneering Emmy Award for its Mastering HDR Display, which forever changed the industry.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei centered his artificial intelligence brand around safety and transparency. He's determined to figure out the ways AI can be misused to try to mitigate the risks as best Anthropic can.
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
The country's biggest pro-businesss organization says a new $100,000 H-1B fee for foreign workers will be "cost-prohibitive for U.S. employers."
Walmart customers will soon be able to complete transactions through ChatGPT, as the retailer makes push into "agentic commerce."
ChatGPT has rolled out a series of new parental controls that can limit how teenagers interact with the chatbot, OpenAI announced Monday.
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the streaming platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies that are no longer in effect.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
The two sides will spend the next two weeks presenting evidence in a "remedy" trial that threatens to dismantle the search giant's empire.
Members of the blind community have found new ways to use the AI technology to help manage everyday tasks, such as reading the mail.
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 for their second straight win.
A 2-year-old died and the child's mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, officials said.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 for their second straight win.
A 2-year-old died and the child's mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, officials said.
On Feb. 26, a Texas region recorded the all-time hottest winter temperature in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the Bay Area, San Jose is seeing an average of 13 additional unusually warm days each winter.
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
A 2-year-old died and the child's mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, officials said.
For San Francisco and Oakland, it was a record warm start to the last day of the month.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
A teacher strike in Oakland has been averted after the teachers' union and the school district reached a tentative agreement on Friday morning, preventing disruptions for students and families.
A pilot program is providing Bay Area high school students with lessons on the importance of where their local water comes from, the systems that bring it to their homes, and the threats to the supply.
According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball has been America's fastest-growing sport for four straight years.
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
From the Winter Olympics spotlight to his base with the San Jose Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has made a global splash and now he's bringing that momentum back to the Bay Area.
To protect and serve took on a whole new meaning for two officers in the San Francisco Bay Area last weekend.
Officers arrested a suspect with an outstanding out-of-state murder warrant in Vallejo, police said Friday.
A suspect is accused of animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and evidence consistent with bird fighting were located at a home just outside of Santa Rosa city limits on Wednesday, authorities said.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.
The warning was in effect for Neeley Road and Orchard Avenue, between River Lane and Montesano Avenue, due to landslide and tree fall risk.
Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 for their second straight win.
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.
Shakir Mukhamadullin broke a tie midway through the third period and the San Jose Sharks snapped a five-game winless streak by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-4.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
Bo Davidson has torn through the minors in his first two full seasons in the Giants system.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
More than four decades after a Salinas nightclub owner was found dead, authorities said they have solved the case and located a suspect.
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
A Santa Clara County resident with measles may have exposed others while dining at a restaurant in Burlingame earlier this week, health officials said.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
About 1,300 nurses and support staff at MarinHealth Medical Center plan to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, citing stalled contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday afternoon, celebrating what they say could be a new beginning for Iran.
The gathering, held on a pedestrian bridge above a freeway in Berkeley, brings together community members waving signs and dancing as passing drivers honk in support.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
A Yosemite park ranger was fired last year after helping to display a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
After more than two years of renovations, the historic Castro Theatre is back open for business.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The city of Oakland announced that a community-wide celebration is being planned for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. A date has not yet been set, with the city saying they are still working with Liu's team.
It would have been the festival's third year and was planned for May 30 and 31 at Napa Valley Expo.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
A 2-year-old died and their mother was injured after they were struck by a vehicle in San Francisco Friday night, authorities said.
Stanford senior guard Benny Gealer joined the program as a walk-on guard in 2022. Now he's one of the team's leading scorers and played his final game at Maples Pavilion this weekend. (3-1-26)
California will be one of the only places in the world to experience a full lunar eclipse this week.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
The Henry J Kaiser Center was filled with close friends, many of whom never actually met her. Her son, Bob Reid, said that's the way she made people feel for all 104 years of her amazing life.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.