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Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to take part in closed-door meetings with congressional lawmakers on the benefits and dangers that artificial intelligence poses. Jo Ling Kent has details.
Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux because he may need surgery before the fight happens.
Mark Zuckerberg's new app, Threads, hasn't been able to maintain its explosive debut, losing half its users since launch. In other Meta news, the company has announced a new game for its VR world. Alexander Konrad, the senior editor of Forbes magazine, joins CBS News to talk about it all.
Elon Musk is leading yet another change at Twitter, this time ditching the platform's iconic blue bird logo for an "X." It's the first step in a full rebrand for the company. Caroline Hyde, an anchor for Bloomberg Technology, joined CBS News to talk about the rebrand and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
Meta-backed platform is aiming to attract disenchanted Twitter users by leveraging its parent company's vast resources.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company's new app Threads had more than 30 million people sign up within the first few hours of its launch. Threads is aiming to capitalize on recent controversial changes to Twitter under Elon Musk. Ann-Marie Alcántara, personal tech reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the competition between Twitter and Threads and how users are reacting.
Threads, the new social media platform owned by Meta, has amassed more than 10 million sign-ups in less than 24 hours, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Ryan Heath, global tech correspondent for Axios, has more on the new challenger to Twitter.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
"If this is for real, I will do it," Musk said in response to Zuckerberg.
The Meta CEO thanked his trainers after notching the wins at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu contest this weekend.
Some teenagers are already on Horizon Worlds and have been subject to racist content, children's rights advocates say.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
Insider reporter Grace Kay joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the announcement that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would be laying off employees after suggesting it didn't plan more job cuts.
Meta will begin testing its new subscription service later this week, which will offer a blue badge to verified accounts on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Louise Matsakis, a technology reporter for Semafor, joins CBS News to discuss what this new subscription plan entails.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
In honor of World Left-Handers Day, we highlight some of the most notable people to have ever embarked down the dexterous road less taken
New Twitter owner Elon Musk warns employees of difficult times ahead after slashing half the company's workforce and ordering remote employees to return to the office or risk losing their jobs. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett are joined by J.D. Durkin, host of "TheStreet" to discuss.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce, as Silicon Valley companies face faltering revenues and other economic woes.
"I got this wrong," admits CEO Mark Zuckerberg as his company grapples with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Facebook parent company Meta posted its third quarter earnings on Wednesday. While they were slightly above Wall Street analysts' expectations, they marked a revenue decline for the second straight quarter. Daniel Howley, a tech editor for Yahoo Finance, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Luigi Mangione is charged in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
Real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon are facing sex trafficking charges in New York, authorities say.
The Franklin Fire has burned more than 3,000 acres in Malibu, with thousands of structures threatened.
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
With thieves ever more brazen in stealing deliveries, one company is offering insurance to reimburse consumers.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now worth more than $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Here's how his wealth stacks up.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
Apple rolls out much-awaited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 software update.
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
After drinking the unpasteurized raw milk, the child experienced fever and vomiting, local health officials said.
A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered earlier this year off the coast of Sicily, Italian officials said.
A rescue group "heard the calls in the darkness" of the girl after midnight while heading to another emergency.
Keanu Reeves says voicing Shadow in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" gave him a special freedom to explore emotions and expression through voice.
Emily Bear, co-creator of "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album," has worked with Beyoncé and co-written songs for "Moana Two." Natalie Morales visits her Los Angeles studio to see her creative process.
Carrie Preston returns for season two of "Elsbeth," a spinoff of "The Good Wife." She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the latest season and having her real-life husband, Michael Emerson, make a guest appearance.
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" brings back director Jeff Fowler and introduces Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Sonic's powerful and enigmatic rival from the video games. They join "CBS Mornings."
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original award-winning series.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Apple rolls out much-awaited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 software update.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Ultrasounds, now routine in monitoring pregnancies, were a groundbreaking addition to prenatal care just over 40 years ago. Today's "Mornings Memory" looks back at their rise.
With many kids asking for their first phone, the Take Two Media Initiative works with families to promote balanced tech use. Teen ambassadors Zora Penn and Gemma Graham join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about their mission.
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
The New York City Police Department said Wednesday that it has forensic evidence that places the suspect at the location where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more.
Investigators believe a 2-and-a-half-year-old boy got ahold of a gun belonging to his mother's boyfriend.
The NYPD announced Wednesday that it discovered shell casings and fingerprints that link Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder, to the crime scene. Law enforcement sources also say Magione wrote that he considered using a bomb in the killing. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest details.
Real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother, Alon, have been indicted on charges of sex trafficking. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports on the federal investigation.
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Bill Hennessy, a talented courtroom sketch artist who captured drawings of some of the most consequential legal proceedings of the last 40 years, has died at the age of 67.
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought on an outpouring of anger, but not all of it directed at the shooter. Many are expressing dissatisfaction with the health insurance industry. Mark Strassmann explains.
WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark was named Time's 2024 Athlete of the Year. The Athletic women's basketball staff writer Sabreena Merchant joins "The Daily Report" to discuss her impact on the game and women's sports.
The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News' Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about these catastrophes and the dwindling funds to help those affected.
A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the East Coast. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports.