7/26: CBS News Mornings
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TechWatch: Tech companies upping layoffs
Technology companies have increasingly laid off workers in recent months. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson dives into the pattern of more layoffs and slower hiring.
Head of Instagram on new safety features
The new features are available for Instagram users in the U.S. starting Tuesday.
TechWatch: Sandberg steps down, Musk cracks down
Longtime Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Facebook's parent company after 14 years. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is giving his employees an ultimatum on remote work. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson breaks down the biggest stories in tech.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
California lawmakers push sweeping changes to kids' privacy online
Modeled after new U.K. regulations, the bill sets strict new rules for social-media apps used by kids and teens.
Meta stock soars despite mixed earnings result
Facebook beat profit expectations and grew its user base, reversing a disappointing quarter last year.
Meta to reportedly launch new digital token
The Financial Times is reporting that Facebook's parent company, Meta, will launch a new digital token designed for making purchases on Facebook apps. CBS News' Michelle Miller and Mola Lenghi discussed this report and more with CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson.
China paid for U.S. social media influencers to tout Beijing Olympics
Government filings show China paid a company in New Jersey to recruit a "Real Housewives" star, a TikTok "brand king" and others to promote its Winter Games.
Hackers targeted Ukraine, business executives
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has released a new global threat report on cybersecurity. The social media company said it has taken down thousands of fake accounts linked to spies and hackers worldwide. The company also found cyberthreats as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nathaniel Gleicher, the head of security policy at Meta, joined CBS News to discuss some of the report's key findings.
New "CBS Mornings" series explores the metaverse
To get a sense of what the metaverse is, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil visited an existing piece of it — or at least his avatar did.
Exploring the metaverse
Tony Dokoupil enters the metaverse to explore the possibilities and limitations of virtual worlds.
Instagram to allow users to view certain posts in chronological order again
Parent company Meta announced the change on Wednesday.
Meta involved in "extremist activities," Russian court rules
The ruling applies to Facebook and Instagram, but spares WhatsApp, according to Russian news source Novaya Gazette.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram after racial slurs against Trevor Noah
The rapper was responding to a segment on Noah's show where the comedian accused him of harassing his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Russia to ban Instagram after Meta allows posts calling for violence
Russia announced Instagram users have until March 14 to leave the platform after Meta allows Ukrainian calls for violence on its platforms.
Misinformation spreads during Russia-Ukraine war
Misinformation has been spreading in the nearly two weeks since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen talked with Emily Dalton Smith, the vice president of social impact at Meta, about steps the social media company is taking to battle inaccurate or unsubstantiated posts as well as provide support for Ukrainians.
Here’s what the Metaverse looks like
An emerging virtual world could change how we work, play and do business. "You are not alone in VR," one believer says.
You've heard of the metaverse. Here's what it looks like.
An emerging virtual world could change how we work, play and do business. "You are not alone in VR," one believer says.
Meta says Ukrainians targeted by hackers, misinformation on Facebook
Meta on Sunday said it took down a Russian misinformation campaign along with a hacking group targeting accounts in Ukraine.
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine continue
The White House denies that President Biden is weighing cyberattacks against Russia. It comes as cyberattacks on Ukrainian government and banking websites continue, and the U.S. and Ukraine remain firm that Russia is responsible. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson discusses the latest on the cyber front.
MoneyWatch: Stocks fall amid Ukraine tensions
The stock market is feeling the impact of the ongoing crisis at the Russia-Ukraine border. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 600 points on Thursday as nervous investors are dumping stocks. Paul Christopher, head of global market strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Texas sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition data
Facebook should have obtained users' consent before identifying them in photos, according to the suit.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
