/ Technology From CBSNews.com Sat, 31 May 2025 22:22:29 -0400 5 /video/blue-origin-spacecraft-carries-6-to-edge-of-space/ A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff. Sat, 31 May 2025 21:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/01/58622427-5888-463b-b6d5-37e008b13217/thumbnail/60x60/4c34af64a92d584675984fea08336a12/blue-origin.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 96517de7-cd2f-4e8d-8315-995c07b8fcb8 /video/colleges-try-to-tackle-ai-in-the-classroom/ Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep A.I. out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books � known as "blue books" � which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how schools are trying to tackle the exploding use of A.I. Sat, 31 May 2025 08:35:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/31/f75c8cbf-4d88-448c-b6b6-07d9d71f8fce/thumbnail/60x60/780fe1d1aa6128b55d7050023d1d74c9/0531-satmo-ogrady.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 accf5bae-d785-49cf-a1eb-994a5d442e20 /news/meta-ai-military-products-anduril/ Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality. Thu, 29 May 2025 17:24:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/29/5e029e9c-17cd-490f-9c12-ed1869c1a149/thumbnail/60x60/9aaaf48c4ef5d4b4c01481bcd18e8031/gettyimages-2198059214-594x594.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 9cff3076-966a-4fab-8a80-ca99ebe2c79c /video/highlights-from-bitcoin-2025-conference-in-las-vegas/ Vice President JD Vance headlined the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, pledging President Trump's support for crypto. Vance personally holds up to $500,000 in Bitcoin, and the Trump family also has crypto investments. Thu, 29 May 2025 09:48:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/29/a842282b-1824-417e-9967-e3ceceecaf98/thumbnail/60x60/0dbd73490f298ae734b68befdefeb063/0529-cmo-bitcoin.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bb950fbd-ab8a-451c-9b0f-33149177439e /video/what-to-know-about-ai-assistants-and-how-theyre-changing-personal-productivity/ Micro Center News editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share what happened when he put Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro to the test by creating his own AI "assistbot" to manage real tasks like scheduling, vacation planning and staying organized. Tue, 27 May 2025 11:01:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/27/4c3c1324-4c33-472c-9269-987b08b9c850/thumbnail/60x60/fd46f721a37255f92bfa05336d026ee9/0527-cmoplus-dackerman.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 885d802c-bc93-473d-9217-a23fcdde4ead /video/san-francisco-police-drones-tracking-down-stolen-cars/ An estimated 1,700 police departments nationwide use drones for search and rescue, traffic control and crime scene investigations. Police in San Francisco say drones are helping them crack down on auto thieves. Jo Ling Kent has more on the Bay Area's new eyes in the sky. Mon, 26 May 2025 19:31:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/26/b08a3839-1a1e-4e9d-a146-b52cd54129ce/thumbnail/60x60/e5eee8c3960f19094215e871bdb75adb/cbsn-fusion-san-francisco-police-drones-tracking-down-stolen-cars-thumbnail.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 118ec61c-60b2-4966-925a-322cac3c3388 /news/book-excerpt-empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao-artificial-intelligence-sam-altman-openai/ The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity. Sun, 25 May 2025 08:28:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/23/6bb10846-600a-40de-833b-f1109f3dfca5/thumbnail/60x60/1bc7dbcb244793bf733f3cad9fb4feda/empire-of-ai-penguin-press-cover-1280.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3af06ffd-a654-494e-95e7-9897d1da645e /news/trump-apple-25-tariff-iphones/ President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:15:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/23/6e2a71ef-63ec-4563-9935-dd5a4b6ae42e/thumbnail/60x60/05ec3ef3562ae61d3caeb030216c2b6b/gettyimages-2213391125-594x594.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 e55a6203-8a41-4ee6-b1c3-06f6c0d70248 /news/jony-ive-iphone-designer-apple-openai/ Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability. Wed, 21 May 2025 15:28:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/21/7fe7d287-29c1-4f66-94ee-4542e849f796/thumbnail/60x60/e08e921186e4b40564922bea186a1274/gettyimages-1191537321.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 61ed13a7-5f74-4846-9016-681b655919ea /news/cellphones-schools-laws-half-states-ban-regulate/ Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids. Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/18/54b3e84a-e190-43d3-a977-9530d1eae12e/thumbnail/60x60/9498dbbd6b0afe1edf645ff6044fd828/gettyimages-1412586538.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 ee1135d4-413a-4138-b7fe-cde4f6743bda /news/tesla-elon-musk-ceo-not-going-anywhere/ Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now. Tue, 20 May 2025 11:16:24 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/20/9ba1f494-b272-4b7c-8707-af7d7025a4b2/thumbnail/60x60/d7e3eede7cb2fee611e556a1108c1ba6/ap25134654174608.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 0e68c4b0-03ee-41fc-9de6-929fe32faa20 /news/trump-signs-take-it-down-act-revenge-porn-bill-melania-trump/ The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request. Mon, 19 May 2025 15:41:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/19/c93f06c1-96d5-4323-9e3e-a5ae91b1218d/thumbnail/60x60/0339261edce61a87d835db37014ef51d/gettyimages-2215435759.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d83c27a6-9bd6-4181-a887-e439a995fda5 /video/web-exclusive-ai-pioneer-geoffrey-hinton/ "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra. Fri, 16 May 2025 12:21:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/a77faa37-a283-45f4-ad87-d633757020b7/thumbnail/60x60/9c20b23e9862a3bf2f5169449698768f/screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11-28-40-am.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 00163e2c-3eb8-408f-9e09-30b139dc1124 /news/apple-siri-settlement-95-million-lopez-how-to-file-claim/ Look for an email with the subject, "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," which will allow you to make a claim. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:36:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/07/e6e88b75-bdb8-4288-aa06-54632c55bef6/thumbnail/60x60/7ca6c777c3149776eeec77057d3ab5b7/apple.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bd0ab60b-5ac9-4606-aa74-10cc147fffae /video/how-to-clean-up-your-digital-footprint-and-protect-against-online-scams/ Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:52:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/14/e9ff97d0-59ca-48dc-b77e-d3d967733890/thumbnail/60x60/2c6884c769be79bbbb3d79f70d68605c/0514-plus-scam.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 274cb2e7-6ade-47be-9c6a-a4e6774afc93 /news/microsoft-layoffs-3-percent-workforce/ The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits. Tue, 13 May 2025 14:01:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/13/0055aae4-3d80-4246-acb9-e356e88c5db5/thumbnail/60x60/4781224aea1656e544e2249f6e68fc03/gettyimages-2195894662-594x594.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 99d65e68-0fad-4a3d-ab77-c3461f023c6e /video/the-road-toward-more-driverless-cars/ Waymo operates self-driving taxis in four cities, and is soon expanding to a dozen more, as Tesla and Amazon have had delays with their robo-taxi services. But the Google-owned Waymo must still overcome resistance from the public over stepping into an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the company is trying to avoid bumps in the road. Sun, 11 May 2025 09:23:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/11/36da8343-58c9-4691-aff1-2b456fe4e761/thumbnail/60x60/7736f698adbed2f1fceee9d8fe5dbe45/driverless-taxi-1920.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 da76fe4e-5f18-4949-b0f5-107248b1c952 /news/bill-gates-interview-cbs-mornings-5-highlights/ Bill Gates revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and criticized the Trump administration's aid cuts. Here are some standout moments. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:57:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/08/75de0d73-662e-419d-b1e1-2f39624678c8/thumbnail/60x60/b63ecc44721b58dd70a1da614570da9e/10-55-16-17.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 40fd3d5a-8fe2-4c15-9072-a0b77330fd67 /video/extended-interview-bill-gates-on-ai-trumps-aid-cuts-the-closing-of-his-foundation-and-more/ In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more. Thu, 08 May 2025 20:58:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/09/cdd0cf63-c4e9-4b75-876e-ab78ed728ce5/thumbnail/60x60/9acb898bff94c521c14c63159a22de7d/gatesextended.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 0c26ad3a-f17d-414f-862a-bdf249f677c2 /news/bill-gates-giving-away-virtually-all-wealth-2045/ Bill Gates says $200 billion spent over the next 20 years will go toward causes to help save and improve lives around the world. He also criticized the Trump administration's cuts to aid, saying they could lead to more child deaths. Thu, 08 May 2025 09:48:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/08/5da5364a-2e91-483e-a1ef-9e01de1537e5/thumbnail/60x60/666656f3a797b3b985ea069818d47dec/10-47-12-17.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 c34851fd-44a9-45c2-8cb3-25e6d41184e2 /video/ai-chatbot-debunk-bot-challenges-conspiracy-theories-in-new-study/ Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling. Wed, 07 May 2025 11:14:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/07/ac8529b9-eb21-4df3-9037-01c734ade209/thumbnail/60x60/cec0657ac3d9a7d95af967d58ffb0ec2/gettyimages-1934523693.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a83a39aa-5eeb-444c-a1d2-803be3bdd15d /news/ai-fake-disabilities-down-syndrome-social-media/ Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates. Tue, 06 May 2025 16:45:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/06/96fe74a5-ff37-4a9b-817d-25a0d15773da/thumbnail/60x60/fc720c10cbaf16f8ca25e84a2dea51f0/gettyimages-2155785723.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a74a5b0b-ea5a-4250-b5cf-7b80833f722d /news/ai-generated-porn-site-mr-deepfakes-shuts-down/ Experts say the closure of Mr. Deepfakes, a major AI pornography website, is a step forward in addressing nonconsensual deepfake imagery. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:14:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/06/c156411b-333f-4edb-b3b5-e7099edf11d0/thumbnail/60x60/3b85729b9bfbf7eadaecac5ce6fee09e/gettyimages-2192524685.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a2ce9bb8-dbea-49b0-984d-2685645553c2 /video/what-ai-in-the-classroom-could-really-look-like/ Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explore how artificial intelligence could be integrated into K�12 education following a new executive order from President Trump. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:59:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/05/c763060f-ee29-4330-a7d8-fcb04659e9a2/thumbnail/60x60/52bafa8ddf582c9207744fad596f2802/0505-cmo-khan.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4cbf4789-80a1-42dd-b859-d84a513b5e2e /video/breaking-down-trump-familys-2b-crypto-deal/ New York Times reporter David Yaffe-Bellany breaks down how a Trump-linked digital coin is drawing scrutiny and international investment. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:50:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/05/785a2e99-1e8f-4ce5-a5a9-460b2d7b4e78/thumbnail/60x60/ca74f300d77c168c4f02c76132187204/0505-cmo-crypto.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 9391ad13-7fdd-4cd8-bd05-015f6a18f27f /news/grand-theft-auto-vi-may-2026/ Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year. Fri, 02 May 2025 15:49:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/02/7ae6db68-ee59-46ac-8ca1-e7efee34b7ed/thumbnail/60x60/39d8d461f40b437bee6f896bb31ef531/gettyimages-2074387950.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 06f90dd6-223a-40a8-abca-ecc40bb06339 /news/deepfakes-meteorologist-bree-smith-image-doctored-sextortion-scams/ Bree Smith, a Nashville mom, says the deepfakes quickly multiplied, accompanying offers for private dinners and intimate acts in exchange for hundreds of dollars. Thu, 01 May 2025 12:40:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/01/b7763135-3438-436c-bc89-7c09f7d773ce/thumbnail/60x60/d343e38088820692445146e170288924/0501-cmo-valdes.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 187e4a8e-64ff-4b83-a755-5cecedb11f2f /news/apple-violated-injunction-antitrust-case-judge-finds/ Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:36:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/05/d50486ad-2da1-47ed-aed3-2ccda69bb234/thumbnail/60x60/b55788e5baf693c0390958aa2924be4c/ap24064395579488.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 8e0e1519-8366-4dee-91eb-3624597e9b7d /news/house-take-it-down-act-vote-deepfake-pornography-victims/ First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:26:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/ad625c21-e9e4-4f65-a01a-de48c1ddeaae/thumbnail/60x60/a3d7b5595812cd968a6c1869b6611b52/gettyimages-2203120101.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a1f3f5bd-8c15-4803-ae14-5bcc0fad987e /news/ibm-150-billion-investment-in-us-manufacturing-research-development/ IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:28:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/66e6e1d8-209a-48ba-a1c1-a2e7cbcc435e/thumbnail/60x60/a41623a9dcdfe38b2141215a1d5309ee/gettyimages-2202870837.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4db3e5c5-4c54-43b4-93ef-a90fbda89c9a