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CBS News - Technology

Breaking down the powers of a grand jury -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife are the latest White House adversaries to claim they are now under investigation by the Justice Department. The DOJ has not commented on Newsom's claim. The alleged investigation has raised questions about the powers of a federal grand jury. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it all down.

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Breaking down preliminary U.S.-Iran deal -- A White House official tells CBS News that President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remotely signed a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war. Eric Lob, associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with analysis.

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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence -- The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.

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Flooding along Texas coast; tornadoes in Midwest -- Millions of Americans along the Gulf Coast are bracing for more torrential rain from Tropical Storm Arthur that could lead to life-threatening flash flooding. Parts of the Midwest are under a tornado watch and could also experience flooding. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Maricano has the latest from Illinois.

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Technology - Australia's social media ban, 6 months later - Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens. 4H ago - 4:50

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Anthropic pulls access to new AI models -- Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.

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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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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say -- AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.

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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion -- The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion. -- Jun 16

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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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Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says -- Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more. -- Jun 15

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U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year. -- Jun 15

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Prediction market traders face long odds -- Prediction market platforms give fans the chance to make money on anything from predicting where Taylor Swift will get married to major sports. But a recent study found the top 1% of traders on Polymarket capture more than three-quarters of all gains. Jo Ling Kent spoke with a prediction market trader who wrote an AI-powered computer program to help him win big. -- Jun 15

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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company -- SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community. -- Jun 12

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SpaceX expansion plans impact local community -- Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas. -- Jun 12

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Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI -- The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help. -- Jun 12

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Uproar over planned data center near zoo -- Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports. -- Jun 12

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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI. -- A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide. -- Jun 12

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Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists - and some think it's already here -- Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying. -- Jun 11

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