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.
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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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
How ChatGPT can affect users' well-being
As scientists study the long-term mental health effects of artificial intelligence chatbot use, new research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users. Cathy Fang, PhD student at MIT and lead author of a controlled study, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
Elon Musk's xAI unveils Grok 3 chatbot
Elon Musk revealed his new chatbot, Grok 3, on Monday. Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
Atlman, Musk feud over OpenAI bid
Sam Altman is reacting to Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI. This comes as a global race to dominate the artificial intelligence space grows. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.
OpenAI's new "deep research" tool for ChatGPT
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, just unveiled a new tool called "deep research" that the company says can produce detailed reports by using reasoning to synthesize large amounts of complex data. Jason Hiner, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new feature.
What DeepSeek means for U.S. AI ambitions
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new competitor out of China. A new AI app made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek appears to be better and significantly cheaper than its American counterparts. Christine Mui, tech reporter for Politico, joins "America Decides" to unpack why the app rollout has created a frenzy in the U.S.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
Why U.S. investors see DeepSeek as a threat
Tech stocks plummeted Monday as investors raised concerns about advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence. Last week, the Chinese company DeepSeek released R1, an AI model similar to ChatGPT that costs significantly less to develop. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to examine the stock market's response.
Why China's DeepSeek is shaking up the AI industry
A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek is sending a shock wave through Wall Street. Margaret Brennan explains.
China's DeepSeek shocked Wall Street
News of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, have impacted tech stocks in the U.S. as fears emerge that it could rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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.
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.
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.
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Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
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See messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexually assaulting former staffer
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexually assaulting former staffer
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Trump proposes painting executive office building white
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
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Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
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Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexually assaulting former staffer
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Trump proposes painting executive office building white
The building sits across a driveway from the West Wing and was completed in 1888.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Prince Harry sued by charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana
Sentebale, which Prince Harry co-founded in 2006 and helps youths with HIV in southern Africa, filed the suit in London's High Court.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico
The discovery of the grave site adds to dozens of similar cases in Jalisco, the state hardest hit by Mexico's missing persons crisis.
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
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Do you care in Gen Z likes you?
Comedian Bridget Phetasy joins CBS News with her take on gaining the favor of Generation Z members. Phetasy explores the matter for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.
Dan Levy on new crime-comedy series
Dan Levy talks to "CBS Mornings" about the comedy series "Big Mistakes," which is about organized crime. Levy explains how he used his own life to help shape his character's relationships and reflects on the beloved series "Schitt's Creek."
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
BTS kicks off comeback world tour
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How realistic is "Project Hail Mary"?
Ryan Gosling's new movie, "Project Hail Mary," is raising questions about the future of the Sun. CBS News contributor Janna Levin joins with more details.
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Why new AI model is considered too powerful
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
Anthropic's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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.
How does Gen Z feels about AI?
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
DOJ probing NFL over fees, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is investigating the NFL over subscription fees concerns. Jake Rosen reports.
Breaking down Melania Trump's Epstein remarks
First lady Melania Trump held remarks on Thursday denying any link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Police arrest 21 suspects in hospice fraud case
Police file charges against 21 suspects in what's described as a $267 million fraud case with zero legitimate patients. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth on Friday.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
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Artemis II capsule reenters Earth's atmosphere
The Orion capsule reentered Earth's atmosphere on Friday, which led to a planned 6-minute blackout period.
Pope Leo's Church | Sunday on 60 Minutes
For the first time, three of America's most influential cardinals and archbishops agreed to a joint interview, sharing their candid take on war in Iran, immigration, and the future of the Catholic Church. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
102-year-old strives for perfection in pottery
George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Latest on case of missing woman in Bahamas
A new recording has emerged in the case of Lynette Hooker, a U.S. woman who went missing last weekend while on a boat ride with her husband in the Bahamas. Hooker's husband has been detained in connection with her disappearance, but he has not yet been criminally charged. Cristian Benavides explains.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.