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CBS News - Technology

Is your phone listening to you? -- When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific.

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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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Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead -- Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs - and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road.

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Why new AI model is considered too powerful -- Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more. -- Apr 10

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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's Mythos AI can spot flaws in almost every computer on earth. Uh-oh. -- Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems? -- Apr 10

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How does Gen Z feels about AI? -- A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more. -- Apr 10

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How to stay ahead of AI in your career -- A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work. -- Apr 10

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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model -- Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more. -- Apr 9

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Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs -- Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more. -- Apr 8

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Anthropic claims new AI too powerful to release -- Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss. -- Apr 8

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AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds -- Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers. -- Apr 7

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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent -- Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India. -- Apr 6

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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent -- According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian. -- Apr 4

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Live - Trump says U.S. to blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks - Vice President JD Vance told reporters that "we have not reached an agreement" following face-to-face talks with Iranian leaders and Pakistani negotiators. updated 15M ago

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Entertainment - Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul - Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career - and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. 1M ago - 07:29

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Taking roller coasters to new heights -- Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster, the New Texas Giant, and the soon-to-open Tormenta Rampaging Run, a "giga dive" coaster, at Six Flags Over Texas.

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Is your phone listening to you? When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific. 5M ago

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CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet -- Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks - and President Trump's ratings - as Iran war continues.

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Hungarians vote in key election that could unseat MAGA darling Orban -- It is a key moment for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has traveled a long road from his early days as a liberal, anti-Soviet firebrand to a Russian-friendly nationalist admired today by the global far-right.

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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran -- President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.

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Pope Leo issues latest rebuke of Iran conflict: "Enough with war!" -- Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.

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First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention -- A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.

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Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations -- The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.

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Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire -- Russian President Vladimir Putin​ on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.

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Man with machete fatally shot at Grand Central after slashing attack, NYPD says -- A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central Station on Saturday before he was fatally shot by police, officials said.

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For Stacey Lee Webber, there is money in art -- Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry - art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny.

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04/11: Saturday Morning -- The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan. -- Apr 11

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Marking 50 years since a key pinball moment -- Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Sharpe to discuss the 50th anniversary of a key moment in pinball history. -- Apr 11

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Fighting for health care claim approvals -- With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers.

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That's a bingo! -- From American Legion halls to church basements, the simplicity of Bingo and its ability to let large groups play at once is why the game raises billions of dollars for charities and non-profits. Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at the history of this popular numbers game, and checks out some of the new spins on this old favorite.

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