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Jony Ive, the celebrated former Apple industrial design maven behind the look of the iPhone, iPad and other of the technology giant’s products, has joined OpenAI.Ive will help the artificial intelligence company create devices with generative AI capability, according to a video posted on OpenAI’s X account on Wednesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in the video that a prototype Ive shared with him “is the coolest piece of technology that the world will have ever seen.”— This is a developing story and will be updated. Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance…
Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two years later, half of all states have laws in place — with more likely to act soon.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.Last week, Connecticut state Rep. Jennifer Leeper, a Democrat and co-chair of the General Assembly’s Education Committee, called phones “a cancer on our kids” that are “driving isolation, loneliness, decreasing attention and having major impacts both on social-emotional well-being…
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia? Why are Trump, Elon Musk and Sam Altman in Saudi Arabia? 04:53 Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s committed to being CEO of Tesla in five years’ time as the automaker faced intense consumer and stockprice pressure over his work with President Donald Trump’s government.The question came as Musk made a video appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted by Bloomberg after Musk recently traveled to Doha as part of Mr. Trump’s Mideast trip last week.A moderator asked: “Do you see yourself and are you committed to still being the chief executive of…
Washington — President Trump on Monday signed a bipartisan bill into law that makes it a federal crime to post real and fake sexually explicit imagery online of people without their consent. The bill, known as the “Take It Down Act,” was backed by first lady Melania Trump, who made a rare public appearance in March at the U.S. Capitol to advocate for the bill’s passage in the House. The bill cleared the lower chamber last month after the Senate passed the measure in February. “This will be the first-ever federal law to combat the distribution of explicit, imagery posted without subjects’…
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton uses current AI models – CBS News Watch CBS News “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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Web #exclusive #pioneer #Geoffrey #Hinton #current #models
How to clean up your digital footprint and protect against online scams – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #clean #digital #footprint #protect #online #scams
Microsoft on Tuesday said it’s cutting 3% of its workforce across the board.The layoffs are expected to impact all levels and geographies, but will focus on reducing management levels, the company said in a statement. Notices went out on Tuesday. The tech giant didn’t disclose the total amount of lost jobs but it will amount to about 6,000 workers, according to the Associated Press.Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said on an April earnings call that the company was focused on streamlining “by reducing layers with fewer managers.” She also noted the compay’s headcount in March was 2% higher than a…
Consumers who own a Siri-enabled device — including iPhones, MacBooks and AppleTVs — may be eligible to file a financial claim as part of Apple’s $95 million settlement over allegations that the voice assistant eavesdropped on them. The settlement stems from a 2021 lawsuit filed by Fumiko Lopez, a California resident who owned several Apple devices, and other consumers who alleged Siri listened to private or confidential conversations. Those discussions were then allegedly shared with third-party businesses, such as restaurants and clothing brands, that then targeted Lopez and other consumers with ads in Apple search and its Safari web browser, the…
The road toward more driverless cars – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #road #driverless #cars
With most triple-A games reaching $70 price tags more often than not, gaming is becoming an expensive hobby. I know how it stings to open your wallet and spend your hard-earned money on a new game when you don’t even know if you’re gonna like it or not yet. But what if you didn’t need to pay full price? Or maybe you don’t need to pay anything at all. Xbox and PS5 games don’t come down in price quickly, so you’re likely to have to wait several months, or even a whole year, if you want a decent price. However,…
Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Extended #interview #Bill #Gates #Trumps #aid #cuts #closing #foundation
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates is giving up his wealth for the health and wellness of millions, announcing exclusively on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday that he’s committing $200 billion from the Gates Foundation to be spent over the next 20 years.Gates first revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with “CBS Mornings” last week, saying he will take an “equity, value-driven approach” to the distribution of funds. It will go toward several causes, with a focus on global health and education. His ultimate goal: save tens of millions of lives, especially those…
Bill Gates wants to share all of his good fortune — literally. The billionaire businessman and philanthropist revealed exclusively to “CBS Mornings” on Thursday that he will give away virtually all of his wealth over the next 20 years through the Gates Foundation. He says a total of $200 billion will go toward causes that will help save and improve lives around the world. “By deciding to spend all this money in the next 20 years, we can get a lot more done,” Gates said in an interview taped last week, days before he announced the initiative. He’s confident the money will…
AI chatbot “Debunk-Bot” challenges conspiracy theories in new study – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #chatbot #DebunkBot #challenges #conspiracy #theories #study
AI-generated accounts impersonating people with Down syndrome are spreading across social media, according to an analysis by CBS News Confirmed. Many of these artificial intelligence-backed profiles are gaining followers faster than real disability advocates — and they’re making money from it.These fake accounts use feel-good messages, dance to trending songs, and thank their followers for supporting their journeys. One video is captioned, “Be proud of yourself and your differences!””So grateful I never gave up on my dream,” reads another post.But the people featured in these accounts aren’t real. CBS News Confirmed identified more than 30 accounts impersonating people with Down…
One of the largest websites dedicated to deepfake pornography announced that it has shut down after a critical service provider withdrew its support, effectively halting the site’s operations. Mr. Deepfakes, created in 2018, has been described by researchers as “the most prominent and mainstream marketplace” for deepfake porn of celebrities, as well as individuals with no public presence. On Sunday, the website’s landing page featured a “Shutdown Notice,” saying it would not be relaunching.The site allowed users to upload and view deepfake porn videos created using artificial intelligence. Forums on the site allowed users to buy and sell custom nonconsensual deepfake…