New docs leaked from Facebook
Leaked documents from Facebook show employees thought company response to the January 6 attacks was "piecemeal." CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the latest.
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Report: Facebook bans ad transparency researchers
Facebook is facing criticism after it banned a group of researchers studying advertisement transparency, according to a report by The Verge. The social media company says the academics violated user privacy guidelines, but the researchers say that's not the case. Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
Facebook algorithm called into question
Facebook's algorithm is being called into question after a whistleblower told lawmakers last week that she believes it's dangerous and leads to the spread of misinformation, claims the company has pushed back on since. Karen Hao, senior AI editor for MIT Technology Review, talks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how the algorithm works.
Some chiropractors spread vaccine misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press found some chiropractors in the U.S. are spreading misinformation of vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 shot. They've also reportedly been capitalizing on the anti-vaccine movement. AP correspondent Michelle Smith joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Study probes how false claims take hold
The belief in misinformation and false claims has become a global issue as unproven and untrue information is spread more widely than ever. Nieman Lab deputy editor Shraddha Chakradha joins "CBSN AM" to talk more about the findings of a new study on "illusory truth" and the impact of repeating false claims.
Journalists facing hostility and threats in the field
Misinformation about COVID-19 is fueling attacks on the press. Deputy executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists Robert Mahoney joins CBSN to discuss more.
ER doctor encourages getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health care professionals are continuing to urge Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccine, in an effort to prevent further deaths and infections. Dr. Marc Rosenthal, a traveling emergency room physician, detailed his experience treating coronavirus patients for CBSN.
Internal Facebook documents detail how misinformation spreads to users
Frances Haugen accused Facebook of removing safeguards that allowed misinformation to rapidly spread ahead of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Whistleblower on Facebook's "Civic Integrity"
Frances Haugen told Scott Pelley that weeks after the 2020 election, Facebook dissolved a department called Civic Integrity which worked on risks to elections including misinformation. She said, "It was the moment where I was like, 'I don't trust that they're willing to actually invest what needs to be invested to keep Facebook from being dangerous.'"
Facebook and inflammatory content
Frances Haugen said Facebook’s algorithm optimizes for content that gets engagement. That's led to publishers, "realizing that if they produce more content that is angry and divisive and polarizing, they'll get more views."
How Facebook employees reacted to January 6
One employee wrote on an internal message board cited by Frances Haugen, "... haven't we had enough time to figure out how to manage discourse without enabling violence?"
Whistleblower: Facebook "tearing our societies apart"
"The thing I saw at Facebook over and over again was there were conflicts of interest between what was good for the public and what was good for Facebook," Frances Haugen told 60 Minutes. "And Facebook, over and over again, chose to optimize for its own interests, like making more money."
Facebook and European political parties
A 2019 internal report seen by the Facebook whistleblower says major European political parties, "... feel strongly that the change to the algorithm has forced them to skew negative in their communications on Facebook ... leading them into more extreme policy positions."
Instagram's effect on teenagers
"As these young women begin to consume this eating disorder content, they get more and more depressed," Frances Haugen said. "And it actually makes them use the app more. And so, they end up in this feedback cycle where they hate their bodies more and more."
Whistleblower: Facebook prioritizing growth over safety
Frances Haugen says in her time with Facebook she saw, "conflicts of interest between what was good for the public and what was good for Facebook." Scott Pelley reports.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity
A former employee, who filed anonymous federal complaints against Facebook, will reveal her identity on "60 Minutes" on Sunday night. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Elise Preston to discuss the new accusations against the social media giant.
Highlights from 60 Minutes' interview with the Facebook whistleblower
Documents obtained by 60 Minutes from a Congressional source show Facebook employees' response to the January 6 Capitol insurrection and details about the company's approach to inflammatory content.
Facebook's response to 60 Minutes' report, "The Facebook Whistleblower"
Social media giant Facebook responded to 60 Minutes' reveal and interview of a company whistleblower.
Combating fake news on Facebook
Recent studies show articles that peddle misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook get many more shares, comments and likes than factual content – which creates a profit motive to keep the spigot of medically-false conspiracy theories flowing. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts about how difficult it is to find out just how widespread misinformation is on Facebook; and with a doctor whose emergency room has been flooded with COVID patients, many of whom were unvaccinated, or even refuse treatment, because of spurious medical claims they'd seen on social media.
Faceoff against Facebook: Stopping the flow of misinformation
Studies show posts that peddle misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook get many more shares, comments and likes than factual content – creating a profit motive to keep the spigot of conspiracy theories and spurious medical claims flowing.
YouTube to ban videos containing misinformation on vaccines
The video platform has been tightening its rules on vaccine videos as governments push for widespread vaccination.
How wellness became a gateway for misinformation
A new "CBSN Originals" documentary explores how the yoga and wellness worlds became a gateway for misinformation and conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramesh Srinivasan, a professor at UCLA's Department of Information Studies and author of the book "Beyond the Valley," is featured in the documentary and spoke to CBSN about the issue.
Officials warn against using anti-parasite drug to treat COVID-19
The Mississippi state health department said at least 70% of recent calls have been related to ingesting ivermectin.
Mark Zuckerberg on vaccine misinformation
In an exclusive interview, Mark Zuckerberg speaks to Gayle King about Facebook's efforts to stop the spread of vaccine misinformation on the platform.
Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook vaccine misinformation
In an exclusive interview, Gayle King asked Facebook CEO & Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg about how many people have seen false information about COVID & the vaccine on his platform.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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U.S. touts huge number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait of Hormuz by U.S. military
Adm. Brad Cooper provided updates on U.S. efforts to get oil out of the Persian Gulf after a bad week of news on the energy markets.
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
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Lawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
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Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico staffers barred from White House after Trump ban
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal
President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."
Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
State Department approves $2.7 billion air defense sale to Ukraine
The proposed sale is subject to congressional review.
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
This Miss USA is a married mom
Justus Kelley made history after she became the first married woman and the first mom to earn the Miss USA sash and crown. Kelley shares her experience with the iconic pageant and speaks about her philanthropic work.
Bella Kay performs "iloveitiloveitiloveit"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "iloveitiloveitiloveit."
Bella Kay performs "The Sick"
"Rolling Stone" dubbed Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay an artist you need to know. Her songs about alienation, heartache and survival have broken through to a massive audience, with hit song "The Sick" streaming over 220 million times. Her debut album, "My Reckless Abandon," is out now. Here's Bella Kay with "The Sick."
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Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
AI experts call for independent safety auditors
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Grandmother sues Fargo, ND, over facial tech
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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President Trump bans some journalists from the White House, how Apple broke into retail, plus Tex-Mex barbecue on The Dish.
The Dish: Hurtado BBQ
Chef and pitmaster Brandon Hurtado blends Texas tastes with Mexican American barbecue traditions at Hurtado BBQ.
Inside digital closet organizer Starmoire
"What Not to Wear" stylist Stacy London and co-founder Ruth Foxe Blader share all about their new digital closet organizing service, Starmoire.
Juanes' touching ode to his mother
Latin superstar Juan Esteban, known as Juanes, has won 29 Grammys and sold out venues across the world. He joined Lilia Luciano to discuss his career, new work and giving back to his home country of Colombia in a time of great need.
How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded
Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."