OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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.
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.
Open AI, Microsoft sued over ChatGPT's alleged role in murder-suicide
The suit alleges the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified a man's "paranoid delusions" and helped direct them at his mother before he died by suicide.
Disney announces deal with OpenAI
A new agreement between Disney and OpenAI will allow users to generate their own AI videos of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Darth Vader and dozens more. Wired executive editor Brian Barrett joins to discuss.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
OpenAI responding to Google's moves: WSJ
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
How OpenAI's Sora 2 has changed since release
Sora 2 allows users to create hyper-realistic AI social media videos using text prompts. Mike Isaac, New York Times Silicon Valley correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what's changed since the latest update and NIL concerns.
Summers resigns from OpenAI board, other roles after Epstein emails released
The former Treasury secretary said he's resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Details on Epstein's ties with Larry Summers
Harvard University is launching an inquiry into faculty connections with Jeffrey Epstein and it will include an investigation into former President Larry Summers after the release of emails between him and Epstein. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joins CBS News to discuss.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
OpenAI strikes major deal with Microsoft
OpenAI and Microsoft reached a deal to complete the startup's shift to for-profit. Jason Hiner, editor in chief for ZDNET, joins to break down the deal's impact.
PayPal signs deal with OpenAI to embed payment system into ChatGPT
PayPal announced Tuesday that it will embed its digital payment wallet into ChatGPT.
OpenAI challenges Google Chrome
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is diving into the web browser space with a direct challenge to Google Chrome called ChatGPT Atlas. The company says the browser is built around its AI chatbot. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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.
OpenAI launches web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, in challenge to Google
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
New adult ChatGPT version coming soon
This week, OpenAI's ChatGPT announced a policy change that will soon allow adult users to access a less censored version of the chatbot that will include erotica. Ashley Gold, senior tech reporter at Axios, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the upcoming change.
ChatGPT to allow "erotica" for verified adults
OpenAI says it plans to loosen restrictions on ChatGPT, including allowing the chatbot to sext with verified adults. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Walmart partners with OpenAI so shoppers can buy directly in ChatGPT
Walmart customers will soon be able to complete transactions through ChatGPT, as the retailer makes push into "agentic commerce."
Hollywood raising concerns over Sora 2
Earlier this week, people within the entertainment industry sounded the alarm over OpenAI's newest video and audio generation model, known as Sora 2. Mike Isaac, Silicon Valley correspondent at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Copyright concerns over OpenAI's Sora 2 app
Sora 2 has taken the internet by storm. OpenAI launched the video-making tool last week, which allows users to put themselves or anyone else in scenes, real or imagined. Zoe Schiffer, director of business and industry at Wired Magazine, joins to discuss.
Excitement — and concerns — over OpenAI's Sora 2 and other AI video tools
Sora 2 and Meta's "Vibes" feature lets users' imagination run wild in creating online video. That could get messy, tech experts say.
Testing out OpenAI's Sora app for AI videos
OpenAI's latest social media app is producing sophisticated videos that have Hollywood hollering. Jo Ling Kent took it for a spin.
Sora 2 draws backlash amid surging popularity
OpenAI's new app Sora 2 is only one week old, and it has already taken the internet by storm. However, some critics are raising concerns about copyright infringement and disinformation. Eli Tan, technology reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend
President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar
The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
List of Belfast home addresses shared online amid anti-immigration riots
Northern Ireland police say they got calls from distressed Belfast residents as a list of home addresses circulated online amid anti-immigration riots.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
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Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
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The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs.
GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors
The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
U.K. defense chief resigns, says military funding plan "falls well short"
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said the government's defense funding plan is not enough "at this dangerous time."
List of Belfast home addresses shared online amid anti-immigration riots
Northern Ireland police say they got calls from distressed Belfast residents as a list of home addresses circulated online amid anti-immigration riots.
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KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, 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.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
OpenAI announces plan to go public
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
Bill Gates grilled over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spent hours before members of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday testifying about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Fugitive linked to cartel found hiding in bathroom of private jet
Officials found three passengers in the cabin and their suspect hiding in the lavatory, Bali immigration authorities said.
Karmelo Anthony's parents speak out
Karmelo Anthony's parents are speaking out after his murder conviction for Austin Metcalf's fatal stabbing at a Texas track meet. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports, and Caroline Polisi has more on the legal aspects of the case.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump on decision to cancel Iran strikes
President Trump on Thursday announced he was canceling planned strikes against Iran, citing progress on a potential peace deal. Mr. Trump spoke about the decision from the Oval Office.
World Cup begins today. Here's what to know.
Charlie Davies, a former player for the U.S. Men's National Team, joins CBS News with more insight as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins.
What to know as Trump calls off Iran strikes
President Trump on Thursday announced he would cancel all planned strikes against Iran and said progress was being made on a potential peace deal. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Courtney Kealy have more.
Trump taps Jay Clayton as intelligence chief
President Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating former SEC chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Will the SpaceX IPO soar or explode?
SpaceX goes public on Friday, with its initial public offering poised to make waves. Joe Ciolli, executive editor of the First Trade Newsletter at Business Insider, shares his market performance predictions for Elon Musk's aerospace company.