Threads ban on sensitive search terms is temporary, Instagram head says
The list of banned search terms on Threads includes words like "sex" and "porn" as well as "coronavirus," "long covid," "vaccines" and other related words.
The list of banned search terms on Threads includes words like "sex" and "porn" as well as "coronavirus," "long covid," "vaccines" and other related words.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
Time is running out for Facebook users to get their share of the company's $725 million settlement over privacy violations. The deadline to submit a claim is this Friday. Hugh Langley, a senior correspondent for Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the payouts.
Mark Zuckerberg's new app, Threads, hasn't been able to maintain its explosive debut, losing half its users since launch. In other Meta news, the company has announced a new game for its VR world. Alexander Konrad, the senior editor of Forbes magazine, joins CBS News to talk about it all.
Elon Musk is leading yet another change at Twitter, this time ditching the platform's iconic blue bird logo for an "X." It's the first step in a full rebrand for the company. Caroline Hyde, an anchor for Bloomberg Technology, joined CBS News to talk about the rebrand and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
Platform's traffic has declined every month this year as changes drive users to competitors like Meta's Threads.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
Meta-backed platform is aiming to attract disenchanted Twitter users by leveraging its parent company's vast resources.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company's new app Threads had more than 30 million people sign up within the first few hours of its launch. Threads is aiming to capitalize on recent controversial changes to Twitter under Elon Musk. Ann-Marie Alcántara, personal tech reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the competition between Twitter and Threads and how users are reacting.
Threads, the new social media platform owned by Meta, has amassed more than 10 million sign-ups in less than 24 hours, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Ryan Heath, global tech correspondent for Axios, has more on the new challenger to Twitter.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
A body believed to be the missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on the Greek island of Symi, police said.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
The body of missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found Sunday on the Greek island of Symi, his family said.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
President Biden traveled to France this week, where he marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion — while also issuing a stark warning about Ukraine. "We're living in a time when democracy is more at risk across the world than at any point since the end of World War II — since these beaches were stormed in 1944," he said.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, who is a co-chair on President Biden's reelection campaign, accused former President Donald Trump of "making a political issue" of immigration after Trump's influence helped kill a Senate plan. "Former President Trump intervened to stop it because former President Trump actually wants a problem to solve through his election rather than a solution that a bipartisan group of senators stood behind," Coons said.
World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain tells "Face the Nation" that amid the continuing war in Gaza, south of Gaza is on the brink of famine. "We can't continue this in a way, because what almost happened in the north with famine could happen in the south," McCain said.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tells "Face the Nation" that amid the delay in Congress about sending aid to Ukraine, "we did lose momentum" on training forces in Ukraine on using U.S.-made weapons.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel. "There could be a cease-fire tomorrow, today even, if Hamas would say yes to the deal," Sullivan said.