Friday, August 21, 2026 5:34 AM ET
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Book publishers forced to navigate AI -- Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.13 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
Data on how people are using AI chatbots -- Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.18 hours ago
AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students -- Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.19 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
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk -- Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.21 hours ago
AI companies buying up books: 404 Media -- Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Aug 1913 hours ago
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. -- Aug 1913 hours 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. -- Aug 1914 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. -- Aug 1920 hours 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. -- Aug 1921 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 181 day 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 181 day 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 181 day ago