“Westworld” at 50: Hollywood’s take on A.I.
Hollywood has long warned about the possible dangers posed by artificial intelligence and robots, but a lab in Boston has a different hope for the future of these technologies. Michelle Miller has more.
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Google touting AI power on new Pixel 8 models
Google is leaning into artificial intelligence with its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro releases. Lisa Eadicicco, a senior mobile editor for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss some of the features on the new products.
Eye on America: Teaching kindergartners AI
In Georgia, we see how one school district is programming AI into their curriculum, beginning in kindergarten. Then in Pennsylvania, high schools are putting a renewed emphasis on career education amid a shortage of skilled trade workers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
AI safety expert: Don't fear domination
Computer scientist Jeffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of artificial intelligence, says AI has the potential to do good things in our world. But he also warned it could cause harm in an interview that aired Sunday on "60 Minutes." Kristian Hammond, director of Northwestern's Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence, joined CBS News to discuss the potential harms of AI.
Geoffrey Hinton on promise, risks of AI
There’s no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI’s benefits and dangers with Scott Pelley.
The risks and promise of AI, according to Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton believes artificial intelligence will do enormous good but also could do enormous harm.
Gen. Milley on AI and the future of warfare
Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told 60 Minutes that AI and robotics will rapidly change the character of war—and warns the U.S. must be prepared.
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton | Sunday on 60 Minutes
The "Godfather of AI," Geoffrey Hinton, tells Scott Pelley about the promise and risks of advanced artificial intelligence his research helped make possible. This Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Study: ChatGPT can make workers perform worse
A new study on OpenAi's ChatGPT may make you reconsider how you use artificial intelligence to carry out your daily work tasks. Madeline Berg, media editor at Insider, joins CBS News to discuss the study.
Tom Hanks: Don't fall for "AI version of me" promoting dental plan
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
AI: The next battlefield
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
Can AI be trusted in warfare?
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
Amazon Alexa becoming more humanlike with AI
Amazon's Alexa is getting an upgrade. The so-called Alexa LLM will be able to understand body language, including gestures and eye contact, and should be smarter and more conversational thanks to AI. Jon Swartz, senior tech reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the new version of Amazon's virtual assistant.
Writers optimistic over tentative deal
Writers Guild of America members are expressing optimism that a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract will address their concerns over pay, working conditions and the use of artificial intelligence. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
How your data can be used to train AI
Big tech companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft are accessing your data to teach AI to essentially pretend to be human. Geoffrey Fowler, tech columnist at the Washington Post, joined CBS News to explain how.
Tech leaders talk AI regulation with senators
Some of the technology world's top leaders met with U.S. senators Wednesday to discuss artificial intelligence regulation, the same week eight companies voluntarily pledged to implement AI safeguards. Sultan Meghji, former chief innovation officer for the FDIC, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the meeting.
Senate hosts tech leaders for AI talks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the biggest names in tech for a bipartisan forum Wednesday on how lawmakers should approach artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Elon Musk says AI needs "a referee" after Capitol Hill meeting
Among the ideas discussed was whether there should be an independent agency to oversee certain aspects of the rapidly developing technology.
Tech leaders in Washington to discuss AI
Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to take part in closed-door meetings with congressional lawmakers on the benefits and dangers that artificial intelligence poses. Jo Ling Kent has details.
Eye on America: AI revolution
In New York, Microsoft’s VP of research and innovation explains how AI is helping the health care industry. Then in California, we see how robots could revolutionize the beauty and cosmetics industry. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Report: China using AI to target U.S. voters
A new report by Microsoft says China is using artificial intelligence to influence voters in the U.S. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the type of AI imagery and content being put out as part of the cyber campaign.
Hurricane Erin could bring life-threatening surf, rip currents to East Coast
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.
House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations, East Coast beach closures
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to dismiss criminal charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
6 severed heads found on road with message about revenge
Messages are often left on victims' bodies by cartels seeking to threaten their rivals or punish behavior they claim violates their rules.
Fiery bus crash kills dozens of migrants just deported back to Afghanistan by Iran
Seventy-six people were killed in a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants just deported by Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan, officials say.