Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Highlights from Trump's news conference
On President Trump's first full day in office, he announced a major investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump announces AI infrastructure project
President Trump announced a $500 billion investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure on his first full day in office. His announcement was made alongside the heads of three leading artificial intelligence companies committing billions to a joint venture called "Stargate."
Trump announces up to $500B in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump announced billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.
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Free ChatGPT search engine tool from OpenAI
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Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund
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More Amazon investment in Anthropic
Amazon has announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, one of OpenAI's main competitors. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more on the brands trying to compete with the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence engine.
Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Google's quest to join AI race
Google is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.
OpenAI announces SearchGPT
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robison, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.
Microsoft relinquishes OpenAI board seat as regulators zero in on AI
Microsoft exits OpenAI's board amid move by regulators in the U.S. and overseas to review the companies' relationship.
AI demands push carbon emissions up
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What to know about Apple's new AI features
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
Elon Musk threatens Apple ban at his companies over OpenAI deal
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
OpenAI warns of foreign propaganda campaigns
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down Scarlett Johansson's AI dispute
Actress Scarlett Johansson demanded that OpenAI stop using an AI-generated voice that she says sounds like her own and was developed without her permission. Intellectual property attorney Joseph Lawyer joins to break down the dispute.
Scarlett Johansson takes on AI over similar voice
Scarlett Johansson is demanding answers from OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after it released a ChatGPT voice that she says sounds "eerily similar" to her own. Johansson claims she declined Altman's offer for her to voice the product. Jo Ling Kent has the detials.
Latest ChatGPT model revealed
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
OpenAI delays release of voice cloning tool
OpenAI's latest feature can clone a human voice using just 15 seconds of audio, but the company has decided to delay the rollout of the feature, called Voice Engine, over fears it could result in the spread of misinformation during this critical election year. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to discuss Voice Engine.
Elon Musk and OpenAI, once allies, no longer see eye to eye. Here's why.
After Elon Musk sued OpenAI, the tech company released emails showing Musk wanted it to merge with Tesla and become its CEO.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming "stark betrayal"
Lawsuit accuses OpenAI of abandoning its mission to benefit humanity in favor of pursuing its commercial interests.
See the robot OpenAI is bringing to life with artificial intelligence
Figure, a Silicon Valley maker of humanoid robots, is teaming up with the developer of ChatGPT to usher in the age of "embodied AI."
OpenAI unveils Sora, an AI-video generator
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, unveiled a new artificial intelligence model called Sora that takes written prompts and creates videos in just a matter of seconds. Cade Metz, technology reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
OpenAI's new text-to-video tool, Sora, has one AI expert "terrified"
The groundbreaking technology can be used to create deepfakes, and allow anyone to generate content for films, video games, ads.
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U.S. border agents told to summarily deport migrants without asylum hearings
U.S. border agents have been instructed to summarily deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request legal protection.
Trump continues wave of executive orders and actions
Many of the steps taken by President Trump as he starts his second term are proving highly controversial.
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Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Nashville high school
Police responded to a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee. Police told CBS News the shooting happened in the school cafeteria.
House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump's desk
The legislation expands the federal government's mandate to detain undocumented immigrants.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Trump administration weighs sending 10,000 troops to U.S.-Mexico border
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Judges lambast Trump's pardons and dismissal of Jan. 6 cases
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Arab American voters helped Trump win Michigan. What will his presidency bring?
President Trump came to the city of Dearborn looking for votes. He won the city and took Michigan in a startling reversal for Democrats.
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4 San Antonio police officers shot, wounded by barricaded suspect, officials say
The four officers were hospitalized with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries, the San Antonio police chief said.
Trump selects Sean Curran to lead Secret Service
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Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
Seat switching, oversold tickets cause drama at pre-inauguration Trump dinner
"I didn't want to get out of my seat because I didn't want to lose it," said one guest at President Trump's pre-inauguration Candlelight Dinner.
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Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
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Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
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Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
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Sunfish that got sick recovers — thanks to human cutouts
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Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
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Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin
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"Hot Bench" cast marks milestone
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Trevor Noah returns as Grammy Awards host
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
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Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
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Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Girl killed in Nashville high school shooting
One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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Latest news on Antioch school shooting
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Antioch school shooting in Tennessee
At least two students were shot at Antioch High School outside Nashville, Tennessee, police said. CBS News affiliate WTVF has the latest confirmed information.
Enrique Tarrio on status with Proud Boys
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
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What's next for SpaceX?
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Trump fires 1st woman Coast Guard chief
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