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Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:12 PM ET

CBS News - Technology

Technology - OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more. 3H ago - 4:03

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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth -- Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.

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Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike -- Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.

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HealthWatch - Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya - Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more. 16H ago - 18:13

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Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony -- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.

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Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times -- Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.

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The gut's link to Parkinson's - and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful" -- "Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection. -- Jul 29

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Latest CBS News Videos - Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates - Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop. 1H ago - 5:23

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Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations -- Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.

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Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial -- A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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U.S. economic growth slows down -- U.S. economic growth slowed down in the second quarter of 2026. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger weighs in.

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Inside the advancements in AI -- CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.

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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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OpenAI interested in AI wearables -- OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.

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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development? -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.

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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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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap -- Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.

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Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights? -- Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.

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Why researchers are calling for AI slowdown -- Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss. -- Jul 29

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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters -- Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds. -- Jul 29

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Tech workers warn AI development must slow -- The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports. -- Jul 29

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Apple to lease devices -- Apple announced on Tuesday a new program called "Apple Upgrade," which allows consumers the option to lease new devices. It applies to everything from watches to laptops. Kelly O'Grady explains. -- Jul 29

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AI workers sound alarm on the technology -- Nearly 1,200 AI workers signed a letter on Tuesday, asking the U.S. government to slow down the development of the technology. Jo Ling Kent has more. -- Jul 29

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Study on reading skills, kid cellphone use -- A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, shows that children who own personal cellphones scored lower on reading comprehension tests, even if they don't bring their phones to school. Study author Dr. Patricia Greenfield joins CBS News with key takeaways for parents and educators. -- Jul 29

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U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns -- The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. -- Jul 29

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