Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:05 AM ET
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Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial -- Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.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. -- Mar 28, 202411 months ago
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds -- AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.12 hours ago
OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens -- OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.13 hours 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
Pennsylvania restricts data center development -- Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.17 hours ago
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens -- OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss. -- Aug 1811 hours ago
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims -- The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms. -- Aug 188 hours ago
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint -- Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more. -- Aug 1818 hours ago
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide -- Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death. -- Aug 1820 hours ago
How this school uses AI instead of teachers -- Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Aug 171 day ago
States crack down on misleading home listings -- More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores. -- Aug 161 day ago
The iNaturalist app - Mixing science with fun -- The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" - a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.) -- Aug 161 day ago
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies -- Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company. -- Aug 153 days ago