Few users confident in spotting AI: Survey
CNET recently found that less than half of adults think they can spot AI online. Abrar Al-Heeti, senior technology reporter for CNET, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Mark Zuckerberg's team scolded in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in a civil case about kids and social media. Zuckerberg denies allegations that Instagram is designed to be addictive and that kids are not protected. Jo Ling Kent explains what to know about the landmark trial.
Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Researcher on social media and addiction data
Meta and Google are facing claims in court that their apps deliberately addict children. Dr. Courtney Blackwell, associate professor in medical social sciences at Northwestern University, joins CBS News to discuss her research on the subject.
AI companies bet on nuclear energy for AI
Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss nuclear power for artificial intelligence and new concerns about face scans.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Trial against social media giants underway
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial against Meta and Google, marking the first time these companies are facing a jury. The social media giants are accused of intentionally designing their products to be addictive in a way that is harmful for teens.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
New Mexico attorney general on Meta lawsuit
Opening statements are now underway in New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta. The state is alleging Facebook's parent company opens children up to the dangers of sexual exploitation. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss the case.
Trial for Meta, YouTube in addiction case
A landmark trial began Monday where Meta and YouTube are accused of addicting children to their platforms. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Social media addiction case begins
A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.
Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
Meta gives Australian kids a 2-week warning ahead of social media ban
As Australia's world-first ban on under-16s using social media looms, Meta becomes the first big tech firm to warn young users to save their info and sign off.
Stocks sink amid AI bubble concerns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended another day in the red on Tuesday, down nearly 500 points. A tech stock slump drove the losses, fueled by growing fears of an AI bubble. Brody Ford, Bloomberg technology reporter, breaks it down.
Meta bets big on AI glasses
Meta is showing off its smart glasses products in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York as Americans consider gifts for the holiday season. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Louisianans fear Meta data center will spike bills
Louisiana approved Meta's $10 billion project in August, saying it would bring "hope" for economic growth, but some experts say the center's power demands will raise customers' power bills statewide. Kati Weis reports.
Analysis of violent content on Instagram
Earlier this year, a glitch spread graphic, violent videos to unsuspecting Instagram users. Instagram's owner, Meta, says the problem was fixed and filters were enacted to protect younger users, but a CBS News data dive finds violent content is still pervasive on Instagram Reels. CBS News investigative data journalist Chris Hacker has more.
Group of unlikely allies seeking ban on AI "superintelligence"
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
Instagram accounts pushing violent content
Warning: Some subject matter is disturbing. Instagram users around the world opened the app one day back in February and saw their feeds suddenly filled with graphic, violent videos. Its parent company, Meta, called it an "error" that's now been fixed. But a CBS News investigation finds that violent content remains pervasive on Instagram reels. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi and Chris Hacker report.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
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