ChatGPT's now lets you make purchases without leaving the chat
ChatGPT's "Instant Checkout" feature lets consumers make purchases on single items without having to leave the app.
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ChatGPT introduces new parental controls amid concerns over teen safety
ChatGPT has rolled out a series of new parental controls that can limit how teenagers interact with the chatbot, OpenAI announced Monday.
OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT
Parents can now connect their ChatGPT accounts to their children's and get notifications when sensitive issues are raised. Jo Ling Kent has more from Los Angeles.
Nvidia to invest up to $100B in OpenAI
Chipmaker Nvidia said it would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, as part of a strategic partnership. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
Parents testify to Congress on AI chatbots after their teens died by suicide
The families of teens who died by suicide spoke at a Senate hearing on the harms posed by AI chatbots.
OpenAI says changes will be made to ChatGPT after parents of teen who died by suicide sue
Court documents allege ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old boy to plan a "beautiful suicide" and keep it a secret from his loved ones.
Trump considering government stake in Intel
Intel was under the Wall Street spotlight Tuesday as shares popped nearly 7% on news that the struggling chip maker secured a $2 billion investment from SoftBank. Plus, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed, the White House is considering buying a 10% government stake in the company. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Massive Project Stargate underway in Texas
From a new version of ChatGPT to a behind-the-scenes look at a massive Stargate project in Texas, these are the biggest headlines in the tech and AI world this week.
OpenAI unveils GPT‑5, its latest version of the AI-powered chatbot
OpenAI executives say GPT‑5 is more accurate than its predecessor and excels at coding.
How is OpenAI's new GPT-5 version different?
OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, the latest generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT. OpenAI said the new model is faster and smarter than ever before. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the release.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT-5 to the public
OpenAI has released its newest version of ChatGPT, GPT-5, which it calls its "smartest, fastest and most useful model yet." CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Project Stargate underway in Texas
One day after President Trump's inauguration, he announced Stargate, a partnership between some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence and a $500 billion bet on its future. Emily Chang, host and executive producer for Bloomberg Originals, gets a first look inside its construction.
Job listings looking for people with AI skills are rising fast
A growing number of employers in tech and other fields are recruiting workers with expertise in AI, labor data shows.
Humans beat AI at annual math Olympiad, but the machines are catching up
Humans beat AI programs made by Google and OpenAI at an international mathematics competition, but the technology shows some "very exciting" progress.
Exploring the rise of OpenAI
Karen Hao joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss her new book, "Empire of AI," which delves into the rise of Sam Altman and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Teachers union bringing AI into classroom
The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union representing educators, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft to train instructors on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with the details.
Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
Cloudflare limits "AI crawlers"
In a few short years, artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream, but it hasn't done so alone. AI companies use bots known as "AI crawlers" to comb through websites looking for data to train their AI models, usually without permission. Stephanie Cohen, chief strategy officer at Cloudflare, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss
AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
OpenAI tools ChatGPT, Sora image generator are down
ChatGPT maker OpenAI suffered an outage that took its generative AI tools down on Tuesday.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
Medical school fully embraces AI for students
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives -- whether in the office or the classroom. Tom Hanson reports on one medical school that has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI fully into its doctor training program.
OpenAI CEO's opening statement at AI hearing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before a Senate committee on Thursday alongside Advanced Micro Devices CEO Dr. Lisa Su, CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator and Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Watch their opening statements at the hearing about the race for artificial intelligence.
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House set to vote on GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House is set to vote on a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Follow live updates here.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Nick Reiner appears in court, arraignment set for Jan. 7 in killing of parents
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Trump participates in dignified transfer honoring U.S. soldiers killed in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed in Syria on Saturday — Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard.
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
More than $1 million donated for hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.
MIT professor's killing remains a mystery amid homicide investigation
Nuno Loureiro, a 47-year-old physicist and fusion scientist, was shot Monday night at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Trump administration sanctions Mexican cartel and its leader for oil theft
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a violent Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on cartels backing operations through stolen oil and gas.
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Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
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Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn
Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned.
Bessent unveils new Trump Accounts website — and a new IRS form
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will donate to the Trump accounts initiative.
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Jared Isaacman confirmed to be NASA administrator after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April 2025, before re-issuing it again in November.
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
Senate passes NDAA, sending $900 billion defense policy bill to Trump
The Senate approved a $900 billion defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, sending it to the president's desk for his signature.
Trump participates in dignified transfer honoring U.S. soldiers killed in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed in Syria on Saturday — Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard.
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in closed-door House testimony
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of President Trump in a closed-door deposition with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
Arctic temperatures rising twice as fast as elsewhere, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone recalls painful "Rocky" Oscar night
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner appears in court, arraignment set for Jan. 7 in killing of parents
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Jack Black and Paul Rudd preview "Anaconda"
Jack Black and Paul Rudd team up in the new comedy "Anaconda," portraying best friends who set out to remake the 1997 cult classic of the same name. The duo tell "CBS Mornings" what it was like collaborating on the project and reveal how much of their performance was improvised.
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OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Update in Brown University manhunt
Providence police are now looking for another individual as the manhunt for the shooter who killed two Brown University students stretches into its fifth day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Nick Reiner arraignment postponed to January
Nick Reiner's arraignment was postponed until January 7, his defense attorney Alan Jackson told reporters Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Nick Reiner's arraignment postponed
Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, but his arraignment has been postponed until Jan. 7, his lawyer Alan Jackson told reporters. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
DOJ probes alleged harassment by landlords
The Justice Department is investigating more than a dozen cases of landlords accused of sexually harassing their tenants. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
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Jared Isaacman confirmed to be NASA administrator after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April 2025, before re-issuing it again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
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Details on Trump order for Venezuela blockade
President Trump is calling for a total and complete blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or leave Venezuela. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers
President Trump on Wednesday attended the dignified transfer of two National Guardsmen and an interpreter, who were killed in Syria.
South Carolina urging measles vaccinations
More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Chris Whipple defends Vanity Fair piece
Chris Whipple, the author of the Vanity Fair story featuring interviews with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, defended his reporting after Wiles called it a "disingenuously framed hit piece" on her. "They [The White House] know that everything is rock solid," Whipple told Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
Update in Brown University manhunt
Providence police are now looking for another individual as the manhunt for the shooter who killed two Brown University students stretches into its fifth day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.