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Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:08 AM ET

CBS News - Technology

Technology - Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones - Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss. 16H ago - 2:29

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Details on New York data center moratorium -- New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.

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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. -- Mar 28, 2024

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Backlash grows nationwide over data centers -- There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more. -- Jul 15

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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave -- A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. -- Jul 15

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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 2022

3 years ago

Major utility bill increases requested -- Utility companies requested $9.2 billion worth of rate increases in the second quarter of 2026, potentially impacting over 56 million Americans, according to a new report from PowerLines. Former Michigan utility commissioner Tremaine Phillips joins CBS News to discuss. -- Jul 14

14 hours ago

Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords -- The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information. -- Jul 14

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Hochul halts NY data center construction -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more. -- Jul 14

21 hours ago

Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI -- Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more. -- Jul 14

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N.Y. enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers -- Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. -- Jul 14

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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones -- Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death. -- Jul 13

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Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers -- Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.

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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets -- Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct." -- Jul 10

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AI slop floods social media, report says -- A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings. -- Jul 10

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