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CBS News - Technology

Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok -- Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.

19 hours ago

NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away -- NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.

19 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.

23 days ago

Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients -- Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less. -- Apr 23

15 hours ago

National security concerns over microchips -- Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.

1 day 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, 2022

1 year ago

TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next. -- President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.

9 hours ago

How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life -- More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. -- Apr 22

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How innovative technology protects ocean life -- More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help.

2 days ago

U.S. News lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024 -- Foreign automakers dominate U.S. News' list of the best new EVs and hybrids, while Tesla is shut out. -- Apr 22

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Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant -- Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

2 days ago

Lawmakers push for fusion power development -- A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.

5 days ago

Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate -- Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. -- Apr 18

2 days ago

Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks -- Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.

6 days ago

Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service -- The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content. -- Apr 16

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