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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. -- Jul 13

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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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MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports -- A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting. -- Jul 10

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Breaking down the Texas app store age law -- Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question. -- Jul 9

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Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool -- Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more. -- Jul 9

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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown -- An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.

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Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France -- In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed -- The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.

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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured -- Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.

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