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Saturday, June 06, 2026 5:15 PM ET

CBS News - Technology

Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why -- Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.

8 hours ago

Anthropic on global pause on AI development -- Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.

8 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

Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI -- Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.

1 day ago

New details on SpaceX IPO plans -- SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.

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, 2022

3 years ago

Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus -- The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising. -- Jun 4

8 hours ago

ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions -- CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.

2 days ago

OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.

2 days ago

Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout -- Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.

2 days ago

Meta unveils new AI business agent -- Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.

2 days ago

Could Intel's chips save the U.S. economy? -- Patrick McGee, a contributing writer for The Free Press, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his latest column about how Intel's semiconductor chips could be the key to bolstering the U.S. economy. Paramount Skydance owns The Free Press and CBS News.

2 days ago

Some companies question cost of AI over humans -- Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.

3 days ago

Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software -- A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy. -- Jun 3

2 days ago

Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman -- Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.

4 days ago