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CBS News - Technology

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.

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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.

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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.

2 years ago

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.

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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

3 years ago

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.

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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.

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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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Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons -- Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.

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America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame? -- The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds. -- Jun 11

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OpenAI announces plan to go public -- Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.

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