Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
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Spotify removes streams of No. 1 song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists, as AI music floods in
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Breaking down how Spotify pays musicians
Streaming platforms changed the way people purchase and listen to music, but they've also changed how artists get paid for their work. "CBS Saturday Morning" visits the Spotify offices to learn about how some artists are earning big bucks on the platform, and how some are still struggling.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Lawmakers reveal 2025 Spotify Wrapped results
Spotify has released its 2025 Wrapped campaign, giving listeners a personalized recap of their year in music. Oriana González, politics and policy reporter for NOTUS, spoke with congressional lawmakers about their results and joins "The Takeout" to share what she learned.
2025 Spotify Wrapped, unwrapped
Spotify on Wednesday released its lists of the most-streamed songs, albums and podcasts of 2025. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was named the Global Top Artist for the fourth time with nearly 20 billion streams. Sulinna Ong, Spotify's global head of music editorial, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
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YouTube topping podcast market, survey finds
New data from Edison Research shows more people are listening to their podcasts on YouTube than Spotify or Apple. Sean Burch, tech and business reporter for the Wrap, joined CBS News to discuss the survey.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
Spotify predicts biggest songs of summer 2024
Sabrina Carpenter is one of more than 30 artists named by Spotify on its 2024 predictions list for the biggest songs of the summer. The tracks listed range in genre from rock to pop to hip-hop and Latin. Talia Kraines, Spotify U.S. pop senior editor, joins CBS News to unpack the predictions.
Spotify hikes price of memberships as it seeks to drive profits
Spotify's will increase its individual plan $1 to $11.99 a month, and its Duo plan $2 to $16.99 a month.
Swifties react to double album surprise
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a longtime fan with a heavily-followed Taylor Swift TikTok account, joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the record.
Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal, can stream show on other services
Spotify, the world's biggest audio streaming service, is signing a new multiyear deal with podcast host Joe Rogan.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny helped drive over 4 trillion music streams in 2023
In the U.S., about one in every 78 audio streams was a Taylor Swift song, the report found.
Spotify slashes 17% of jobs in third round of cuts this year
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Colbert, Kimmel and other late-night hosts start podcast on Hollywood strikes
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
Spotify considered white noise ban
Spotify considered banning white noise podcasts, according to Bloomberg, after the music-listening service determined their removal would boost its annual gross profit by $38 million. Ultimately, though, the platform decided not to go through with a ban. Ashley Carman, reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the story.
Stitcher shuts down as podcast industry loses luster
SiriusXM is latest company to close a division in a downturn that has seen thousands of layoffs in tech and media.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Spotify deal over after just one series
The couple's production company and the streaming giant have "mutually agreed" to end their exclusive partnership.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by surging energy prices.
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Photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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House speaker declares Iran nuclear issue "taken care of"
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire 100% contained after more than 3 weeks
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.
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AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations
As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers
Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.
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.
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Judge Judy's son takes up the gavel in new show
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
Reporter's first impressions of iPhone Duo
Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone called the Duo. While pre-orders for the nearly-$2,000 phone are just a month away, some people got their hands on it at Apple's launch event. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti was one of them and 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.
Alabama attorney general candidate on AI, more
House lawmakers are heading home for recess until after the midterms, leaving artificial intelligence regulation still stalled in Congress. Alabama Republican candidate for attorney general Katherine Robertson, who is currently leading a state investigation into OpenAI, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
AI doesn't have rights or feelings, Microsoft's AI chief says
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
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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.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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U.S. probing suspected cyberattack on tanker
The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack. Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concern that these giant vessels could be used as weapons. Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI probing potential father-son serial killers
FBI agents are investigating two potential serial killers, a father and his son, possibly involved in the killings of at least five women. Jericka Duncan reports.
Officials: Foreign actor breached tanker network
Federal authorities have confirmed that a foreign actor compromised the network of two oil tankers that were heading towards Texas in August. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Lindsay Clancy hires new lawyer for retrial
Lindsay Clancy has hired Martin Weinberg, one of Karen Read's attorneys, as she faces a retrial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
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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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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Golden retriever tries to play with intruder
A golden retriever got his big chance to be a guard dog, but instead of guarding, Nash tried to play with the intruder. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Police rush to fiery motel for evacuations
Newly released video shows fire ripping through a Florida motel this weekend and first responders rushing into the danger. Cristian Benavides spoke with two of them.
Michael Whatley on high tariffs, gas prices
President Trump is traveling to North Carolina to stump for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Whatley ahead of the president's appearance.
U.S. probing suspected cyberattack on tanker
The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack. Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concern that these giant vessels could be used as weapons. Nicole Sganga reports.
Experimental weight loss drug sold illegally
Retatrutide, an experimental weight loss drug still undergoing clinical trials at Eli Lily, is being marketed online and illegally sold to U.S. clients, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News investigative reporter and producer Daniel Gilbert has the story.