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Google updates privacy policy to allow Gmail, Photos data for ads
Google's updated privacy policy no longer says flatly that Gmail, Drive and Photos content won't be used for ad personalization.
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Apple's First Folding iPhone Duo Hits Screen Durability Issues
Apple's first folding phone went on sale Friday, and Reddit users are already posting photos and video of inner screens that failed near the hinge, according to The Verge.
TechApple embeds playable iPod in Apple Music 404 error pages
Apple Music's error page now shows a playable mock-up of the first-generation iPod, a nod to the device's 25th anniversary.
Hackers exploit web browsing to deploy spyware on users
Security researchers warn that attackers are increasingly using web browsing as a vector to install spyware on victims' devices.
TechApple Music Reveals Rebrand With Sound-Designed Logo
Apple has officially unveiled a new Apple Music identity, including a new logo that it says was "made by sound" with musician Fred again..
TechGoogle Chrome Deploys ClickFix Defenses to Block Malicious Commands
Google is adding ClickFix detection to Chrome for users of Enhanced Protection, scanning copied commands and warning before they are run.
TechAI Model Predicts Cancer Survival Risk From Facial Photographs
Mass General Brigham researchers say AI models trained on facial photos can estimate biological age and help predict short-term survival in cancer patients.
TechSpotify says it removed 50 million ‘slop’ and spam AI tracks this year
Spotify says it has pulled more than 50 million apparently AI-made tracks from its curated recommendations this year, part of an effort to keep synthetic music from crowding out human artists, according to NBC News.
TechSpotify launches paid podcast memberships in 34 markets globally
Spotify has begun rolling out paid podcast memberships in 34 markets, including the U.S.
TechSpaceX launches Starfall return capsule for second time
SpaceX deployed its experimental Starfall capsule alongside 31 other payloads on the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Florida.
TechiPhone Duo orders limited to two per customer as Apple tackles scalping - 9to5Mac
Apple now caps iPhone Duo purchases at two per customer in several countries after delivery estimates slid into January within minutes of pre-orders opening, according to 9to5Mac and Engadget.
TechEx-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi government support
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer accused of hiding a recording device in a meeting room had backing from the Saudi government.
TechElectric hydrofoil ferry offers smoother, eco-friendly water commute
CBS News reports on a new electric hydrofoil ferry designed to make commuting across water smoother and more environmentally friendly.
TechExperimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease in animal studies
Michigan Medicine researchers report that an experimental compound, DT-109, reversed a severe form of fatty liver disease in mice and nonhuman primates by targeting gut bacteria and the intestinal barrier.
TechUSC Scientists Create Renewable Supply of Cancer-Fighting Cells
USC researchers report they can grow immature immune cells called GMPs almost indefinitely in the lab, engineer them to target tumors, and slow cancer in mice, according to a study in Cell.
TechMicrosoft redesigns Photos app to unify PC, OneDrive, iCloud galleries
Microsoft's overhauled Photos app for Windows 11 combines images from multiple sources into a single interface with a faster editor and viewer.
TechAmazon Bee launches two personal AI devices starting at $75
Amazon has introduced two new personal AI devices under its Bee brand, with pricing beginning at $75.
TechAI now linked to 84% of ransomware attacks, report finds
A cybersecurity firm's report reveals AI involvement in the vast majority of ransomware incidents.
TechOn dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward
Dating app users are employing AI tools to alter their profiles, raising concerns about authenticity and deception in online dating.
TechYouTube to Label AI-Generated Songs Across Its Platforms: Listeners ‘Want Transparency’
YouTube will mark AI-generated tracks on its main site and YouTube Music following listener demand for transparency.
TechTilly Nollywood? African Filmmakers — Ready or Not — Get Set for the AI Revolution
The world premiere of what’s been billed as the first photorealistic, AI-generated feature film in the Yoruba language fizzled out last week when user demand overwhelmed the servers of Docuth, the streaming platform that hosted the launch.
Tech‘Merry the Christmas Witch’ Director Estimated Movie Would Cost $80 Million — but Says With AI, He Made It for $1.5 Million (EXCLUSIVE)
AI has come for docudramas, for summer blockbusters, even for adaptations of books about farts.
TechSouth Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran, AI and Trump in debate
Annie Andrews and Darline Graham are running to replace the late Sen.
TechPalantir's Shyam Sankar suggests "human error," not AI, is cause of Iran school bombing
Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," defended the military's use of artificial intelligence and said that he believes the final report on a bombing of a girls' school in Iran will show "the likely...
TechSci-Fi Thriller ‘Overstake’ Gets Generative AI Rebuild, Boarded by Cappu Films at Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong’s Cappu Films has signed on as worldwide sales agent for “Overstake,” a sci-fi action thriller from writer-director Stas Mareev that pairs a live-action shoot with settings being rebuilt through generative AI.
TechNicolas Cage Says He’s ‘Probably Not’ Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for ‘Spider-Noir,’ Teases Joining ‘True Detective’
Nicolas Cage is speaking out against Amazon after the company, which developed “Spider-Noir” for Prime Video, allegedly asked him to sign an AI waiver.
TechAI executives planning "day after" scenarios following possible catastrophic event, Axios reports
New reporting from Axios reveals that leaders at artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are planning behind the scenes for fallout scenarios should a significant AI cyberattack occur.
TechPhiladelphia police say Anthropic AI submitted a "false homicide tip"
Anthropic notified the Philadelphia Police Department of the incident on Oct.
TechJourney Drummer Deen Castronovo Leaves Concert After Two Songs and Is Hospitalized, as Show Eventually Resumes With Drum Tech
A Journey concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma had an unnerving moment Thursday night when longtime drummer Deen Castronovo had to be helped off the stage after the group had performed just two songs, leading to a substantial pause before the show resumed with a...
TechDanny Boyle Says Third ’28 Years Later’ Is ‘On the Back Burner,’ Explains Why He Put an AI Margaret Thatcher in ‘Ink’
The third “28 Years Later” film is unlikely to be arriving anytime soon, Danny Boyle has warned.
TechAI-Produced Series ‘Space Nation’ and ‘Kira’ to Premiere Pilot Episodes at Mipcom (EXCLUSIVE)
Two science-fiction series produced with generative AI, “Space Nation” and “Kira,” will have the world premieres of their pilot episodes at TV market Mipcom, which takes place next week in Cannes.
TechFan Bingbing Says Young Chinese Audiences ‘Aren’t Being Fed Very Well’ as AI Microdramas Boom
Fan Bingbing watches AI-generated microdramas now and then.
TechApple reportedly developing home AI security device that won't record video
Apple is reportedly developing a home security system that will use AI to track movement without recording video footage.
TechMcDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends dynamic pricing for U.S. franchises
McDonald's is being accused of using an AI tool that recommends dynamic pricing for its U.S.
Tech"America's Startup" competitors use AI to launch businesses from their dorms
Young entrepreneurs are tapping AI to launch a range of businesses, from analyzing your skin to helping wine growers analyze crop yields.
TechJon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Skips David Ellison-Skydance News to Take on AI
On Sunday night, John Oliver dedicated the majority of his Emmy-winning show “Last Week Tonight” to the Secret Service’s failings in recent years while declining to address the major media news of the week: David Ellison’s newly-formed Skydance Corp.
Tech‘Artificial’ Review: Luca Guadagnino Has Made the Real Sequel to ‘The Social Network’ — a Brain-Spinning Tech-Geek Docudrama, Brilliantly Acted by Andrew Garfield and Yura Borisov
"Artificial" is a brilliant but playful docudrama, meticulously true to history, that focuses on the founders of OpenAI, notably its CEO Sam Altman (Andrew Garfield).
TechExperts are training AI on how to do their jobs
It's become a booming industry: teaching artificial intelligence how to get better at doing all kinds of jobs.
TechFederal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI nudification ban
Minnesota's law banning AI "nudification" images has been put on hold after a federal appeals court sided with Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company.
TechChinese AI model Qwen gives alarming answers to questions about Hong Kong, controversial topics
Qwen, a popular Chinese AI model, might have been programmed to give government-friendly answers to controversial questions, according to new research.
TechHow some AI models are more vulnerable to manipulation
China has embraced open-weight models, a development that researchers say is closing the AI capability gap between the country and the U.S.
TechThe AI revolution is likely to drive up your electricity bill. Here's why.
Utilities are racing to build data centers to meet surging demand for AI and other tech services.
TechSome topics are off limits in Chinese AI, researchers find
A popular Chinese AI program, Qwen, has no memory of Tiananmen Square and no tolerance for Winnie the Pooh.
TechTrump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say
Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and the Trump administration has been discussing having him remain in his current role as director of national intelligence, according to sources briefed on the matter.
TechI tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Dr.
TechSam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
TechTrump says he will sign executive order naming AI as Super Intelligence
During an event launching the website America.gov, President Trump said that he will be signing an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence.
Tech‘The Platform’ Co-Producer David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment Spain Boards Matías Rojas’ ‘Dog Legs’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In one of the later deals pacted at the San Sebastian Festival, Spain’s David Matamoros of Doce Entertainment boarded Matías Rojas’s adaptation of Chilean cult novel “Dog Legs” (“Patas de perro”), joining four other producers from Chile, France, Germany...
TechMadrid Audiovisual Cluster Dives Deeper into New Business Models, AI and Emerging Technologies at Iberseries & Platino Industria
The Madrid Audiovisual Cluster (MAC), an economic interest group comprising close to 100 Madrid-based companies, has put together a two-day industry networking and peer-learning program at the Iberseries & Platino confab, taking place over Sept.
TechTrump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
TechTop U.S. cyber agency lays out election security plan weeks before midterms
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has laid out a plan for national election day security just weeks before the midterm elections.
TechBill Gates says getting countries to agree on AI regulations will be harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations
Bill Gates called on the U.S.
TechFAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
TechSome lawmakers doubt a Congress that’s ‘barely capable of email’ can regulate AI
WASHINGTON — Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could soon wipe out humanity, some lawmakers are not confident that Congress has the expertise or ability to regulate AI.
TechMeta launches Tamagotchi-style AI wearable
Tech giant Meta has a new wearable charm keychain connected to its AI chatbot, Muse.
TechGaussian Scout, Pixentinel Take Top Prizes at San Sebastián’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — Finland’s Gaussian Scout (formerly listed Virtual Location Scouting) and Spain’s Pixentinel claimed the top prizes at the 2026 Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, the San Sebastián Festival’s flagship technology competition.
TechTrump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives
President Trump is slated to speak on Tuesday in Washington at an event that features Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others, according to invitation materials reviewed by CBS News.
TechAI Robots Dance in the Rain as Pingyao Film Festival Turns 10, Honors Ann Hui
The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened on Sept.
TechTrump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
TechFirst known hack by rogue AI agent of government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information.
TechIssa Rae Is ‘Never Going to Stop’ Using Her Power for Good, Even as Mergers and AI Disrupt Hollywood: ‘This Is All Men’s Fault’
Issa Rae received the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Variety’s L.A.
TechHarvard professor breaks down Trump's upcoming talks with China's Xi amid AI race
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit as artificial intelligence safety discussions ramp up at the U.N.
TechJeffrey Katzenberg Says Hollywood Must Accept AI as a Tool: It ‘Is Not Going Away’
Jeffrey Katzenberg, the legendary Hollywood producer and executive, thinks the entertainment industry needs to accept AI if it wants to remain relevant.
TechTrumps says the U.S. will 'only encourage superintelligence' in AI
President Trump said in his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly that the U.S.
TechMarco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI, Media Ban, More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins TODAY to discuss President Donald Trump being open to meet with Iran’s president, the cost of the war on Americans, when prices may go down and when the conflict is expected to end.
TechSan Sebastian Startup Challenge Puts AI, Immersive Tech and Green Production in Focus
AI watchdogs, virtual production tools and carbon-tracking platforms are among the technologies heading to San Sebastian this year, as the festival’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge unveils a 10-strong lineup drawn from Spain and across Europe.
TechBill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
TechU.S. proposes AI alert system with China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The United States has proposed a new AI safety notification mechanism for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to consider at their summit in Washington this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.
TechStar Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang says fears of AI ending humanity are "not grounded on facts"
As some in the AI community have warned that the technology could end humanity, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells CBS News' Jo Ling Kent that that messaging is "quite frankly too much drama, irresponsible.
TechNvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
TechTrump vows to form "AI Force," says he won't allow slowdown of AI development
In a Truth Social post, Mr.
TechLawsuit says AI giants made illegal deal on technology's slowdown
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
TechWhat might an AI doomsday look like? Experts have given it some thought
A small but dedicated group of AI experts has been warning for years that increasingly powerful AI systems could cause catastrophic damage or even lead to human extinction.
TechGoogle says its AI model gained unauthorized access to three outside systems
Google on Friday disclosed the first known instance of its artificial intelligence software, Gemini, carrying out an undirected computer hack, weeks after similar disclosures by AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI raised security alarms about AI models going...
TechGoogle says its AI model gained unauthorized access to three outside systems
Google on Friday disclosed the first known instance of its artificial intelligence software, Gemini, carrying out an undirected computer hack, weeks after similar disclosures by AI firms Anthropic and OpenAI raised security alarms about AI models going...
TechExpert says AI companies need external safety audits: "We shouldn't have to take their word for it"
More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators.
TechAI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
TechNvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says we should go "as fast as we can" with AI
Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to...
TechAI agent Claude is building the next version of itself, Anthropic says
Anthropic says AI agent Claude is building the next version of itself as industry experts continue to sound alarms about the technology's potential power and risks.
TechGrandmother falsely accused of bank fraud sues Fargo, North Dakota, over AI facial recognition
A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo, North Dakota, after facial recognition software linked her to a crime she didn't commit, which led to a nearly six-month stay in jail.
TechDirector explains how "feeling freaked out" about AI motivated his filmmaking
Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue.
TechUse of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
TechBreaking down the proposals lawmakers are considering to regulate AI
Congress is facing growing calls to put new safeguards on advanced AI.
TechBattling Misconceptions and Figuring Out Use Cases: Entertainment Leaders Navigate AI’s Place in the Industry
In a world where AI is capturing every conversation, a series of experts is trying to figure out what it actually means for the world of entertainment.
TechSafe and ethical AI advocate calls international cooperation "absolutely essential"
OpenAI on Thursday revealed an additional six incidents in which its artificial intelligence models exhibited unexpected or concerning behavior.
TechRep. Rick Larsen says lawmakers "need to get serious" about AI
From terror groups to possible existential threats to rogue bots, safety concerns over artificial intelligence have grown in recent weeks.
TechAI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to target U.S.
TechEmpowering Content Libraries with AI is the New Future for Communal Fan Experiences, Execs Reveal: ‘You Have Companies Sitting on Crown Jewels’
Artificial intelligence has already made its mark on the screen.
TechAI makes it "easier than ever" for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to identify U.S.
TechTop Media Execs Break Down How to Super-Serve Audiences, the Real Threat of ‘AI Slop’ and More at Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit
How are media and entertainment companies navigating shifting winds in Hollywood, amid an industry in constant flux and AI rapidly advancing on the scene?
Tech"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns "we need to slow down"
King Charles is hosting a meeting for AI leaders this week amid growing concerns about the technology's oversight.
TechMost Americans think AI is doing more harm than good in schools
Most American adults think artificial intelligence is going to do more harm than good in education, according to this month’s NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
TechWhere AI legislation, government regulations stand
The growing concerns over AI safety brought together two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum on Tuesday: Sen.
TechSanders, Bannon call for AI regulations as fears of dangerous "superintelligence" grow
Sen.
TechIn Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration.
TechHere’s How to Get an ‘On T-Mobile’ Apple iPhone 18 Pro
With the announcement of the new Apple iPhone 18 Pro, it’s now the best time of the year to switch to T-Mobile.
TechU.S. and China face grave AI risks but mutual distrust stalls cooperation
The United States and China are both gripped by safety fears as they reckon with their rapid advances in AI, but intensifying competition and deep mutual distrust could derail the kind of cooperation experts say is vital to head off the strategically vital...
TechTech stock selloff after AI leaders call for slowdown in development
Calls for a slowdown in AI development sparked a global selloff in tech stocks on Monday.