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Friday, November 06, 2026 7:00 PM ET

CBS News - Technology

Data centers are unpopular - and a key motor of economic growth -- The political backlash against data centers is intensifying, threatening to choke off a critical source of U.S. investment, according to economists.

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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry

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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran

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DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe -- Updated 25m ago

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Cornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in administration -- Updated 22m ago

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Americans vote against data centers -- Voters passed 44 measures to restrict data centers on Election Day amid concerns over their power usage and potential job losses tied to artificial intelligence. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has more. -- Nov 5

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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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Stocks plunge over AI fears after midterms -- The stock market sank Thursday after a post-midterm rally amid fears of new AI restrictions under Democrats. CBS News' Brooke DiPalma and Natalia Brand break it down. -- Nov 5

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Voters pass measures to restrict data centers -- Americans strongly rejected data centers on Election Day, with 44 ballot measures to restrict their operation passing. Joe Brettell, founder of Forward Energy Public Relations, joins "The Takeout." -- Nov 5

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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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Feds warn of potential cyberattacks on industrial refrigerators -- After a wave of attacks in Europe, U.S. officials are warning of "ongoing" cyber threats targeting refrigeration systems used in healthcare, agriculture and other industries. -- Nov 5

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Tech development pushback sways elections -- Opposition to data center development impacted the 2026 midterm elections. Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg has more. -- Nov 5

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French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks -- The cyberattack on several French blood banks comes after supermarkets across Europe reported their fridges​ and freezers​ were remotely taken over by hackers. -- Nov 4

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Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes? -- Large-scale hacks targeting grocery stores in Europe and France's blood banks are renewing concerns about the vulnerabilities of everyday "smart" devices. -- Nov 4

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Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI. -- Nov 3

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Election cybersecurity explained -- Many ballot scanners are down across New York's Westchester County, officials say. However, voters can still vote, as emergency backup procedures are in place. CBS News legal expert Chris Krebs has more on election security and technology. -- Nov 3

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Deepfakes infiltrating midterm elections -- CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo discusses the issue of AI-generated deepfake videos in the lead-up to Election Day. -- Nov 2

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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial -- Snap joins Alphabet, Meta and TikTok in resolving allegations that its social media platform was designed to encourage addictive behavior. -- Nov 2

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Robots strut their stuff, race up sacred China mountain -- Dozens of robots took on more than 3,000 steps up one of China's most famous peaks, many carrying eggs and watermelons in a race organizers billed as a test of real-world machine endurance, state media showed. -- Nov 2

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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida

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Sen. Chris Murphy out of hospital, will miss votes after stroke

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Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns

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Pope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American"

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3-YEAR-OLD SOCCER STAR'S MOM SPEAKS OUT ABOUT VIRAL 911 CALL

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