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AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why. -- AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.11 hours ago
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.2 years ago
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model -- The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.11 hours ago
How trains drove American history -- The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.1 day ago
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, 20223 years ago
California creates AI job trend tracker -- California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.2 days ago
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened. -- The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics. -- Jun 2611 hours ago
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes -- Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.4 days ago
How much water does AI really use? -- The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets. -- Jun 254 days ago
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off. -- Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong? -- Jun 263 days ago
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power -- IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption. -- Jun 254 days ago
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China -- The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.5 days ago
Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says -- Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.6 days ago
CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area -- Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits -- Jun 245 days ago