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Technology - Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency - As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts. Mar 27 - 03:47
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Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts - even after bombshell report on Signal chat -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.1 day 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.11 months ago
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules -- Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots. -- Mar 261 day ago
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team -- The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.2 days 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, 20222 years ago
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat -- The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal. -- Mar 252 days ago
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation. -- Mar 252 days ago
Inside the AI gold rush -- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life-and where it's headed next.3 days ago
How ChatGPT can affect users' well-being -- As scientists study the long-term mental health effects of artificial intelligence chatbot use, new research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users. Cathy Fang, PhD student at MIT and lead author of a controlled study, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.3 days ago
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis? -- Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology - underwritten by the fossil fuel industry - an effective means to address climate change? -- Mar 233 days ago
Keeping your data safe at the airport -- Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.5 days ago
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say -- Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. -- Mar 195 days ago
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains -- Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.9 days ago
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes -- New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank. -- Mar 189 days ago