Google pledges $175 million to support black entrepreneurs
"Systemic racism permeates every aspect of life," CEO Sundar Pichai said in vowing to boost company's diversity.
DOJ proposes reforms to legal shield for tech companies
The Justice Department proposed a series of recommendations to lawmakers that would take aim at immunity protections enjoyed by internet companies.
Arizona sues Google over alleged data collection
Arizona has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming the tech giant tracks its citizens' movements, despite the feature ostensibly being deactivated on Android devices. Google denies any wrongdoing. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Tech companies slam Trump's executive order
Twitter, Facebook and Google have lashed out against President Trump's executive order aimed at weakening their legal protections. The tech giants are calling the order a threat to free speech and internet freedom. Paula Reid reports.
Ex-Google insider: Tech "downgrading humans"
Former Google insider Tristan Harris says urgent action is needed to address the dark side of technology. Harris was among the first in Silicon Valley to share his concerns about people's dependence on technology when he spoke with "60 Minutes" in 2017. Now the former Google design ethicist is pushing for a new agenda for tech companies to stop what he calls the "downgrading" of humans. Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the action that needs to be taken.
How today's tech is "downgrading humans"
Former Google insider Tristan Harris says not enough is being done to combat the harm technology and social media are doing in society. Harris, the co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins CBSN to discuss why it's a race to the bottom and how social media companies have the power to change the future.
MoneyWatch: San Francisco banning cashless retail
Another city looks to ban cashless retailing, Google holds annual developer conference, and Planet Fitness targets empty Toys 'R' Us locations.
Facebook sets restrictions on livestreams
Facebook announced new restrictions on live video streaming exactly two months after the Christchurch massacre. Meanwhile, international leaders are holding a summit on curbing online hate speech and threats. CBSN contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact of the new Facebook Live policy.
Biden surges past Trump in online ad spending
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has officially surged past President Trump when it comes to online ad spending, with $1.5 million on Google and Facebook ads since the beginning of the year. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to explain the significance.
Google bars Huawei from Android updates
Google is blocking Chinese technology giant Huawei from future updates to some of its phone apps, such as YouTube and Google Maps. This comes as the White House has blacklisted Huawei over concerns that the company could spy on American data networks. BBC News technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones reports.
Huawei restrictions temporarily eased in U.S.
The U.S. government has temporarily loosened restrictions on Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Reuters correspondent Angela Moon joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Amazon and Google face antitrust questions
The Justice Department and FTC have split oversight over Amazon and Google as a possible antitrust investigation looms. Google alone has faced three fines in Europe for violating antitrust laws, and some U.S. lawmakers are call for big tech companies to break up. Charlotte Slaiman, former FTC antitrust enforcement attorney and now policy counsel for competition at Public Knowledge, joined CBSN to explain how antitrust investigations work.
Tech giants could face antitrust crackdown
The U.S. government is planning an unprecedented review of the world's largest tech companies. Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon are the likely targets of potential antitrust investigations. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Big Tech gears up for Washington battle with lobbying army
Gearing up for a big fight in Washington, four of the biggest tech companies are increasing their lobbying efforts. Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are drawing out lobbyists with connections to the government as they face mounting scrutiny for alleged anti-trust violations. Kenneth Vogel, Washington reporter for The New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss.
Google CEO defends YouTube amid scandals
The CEO of Google, which owns YouTube, is speaking out about a series of recent controversies over misinformation and hate speech on the site. In a new interview with Axios on HBO, Sundar Pichai said YouTube is working hard to improve. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss.
Tech companies under antitrust scrutiny
The federal government is set to look into four major tech companies for potential antitrust violations. The Federal Trade Commission will investigate Amazon and Facebook while the Department of Justice looks into Facebook and Google. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to preview a congressional subcommittee's hearing into the companies' possible unfair practices.
Alexis Ohanian on congressional tech hearings
Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian says "we've waited too long" to have conversations about technology that's already used widely in our society. He spoke with CBSN about the upcoming congressional hearings that are meant to explore possible antitrust violations by Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple.
Lawmakers dig into big tech during hearing
Lawmakers launched their investigation into big tech companies. As CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, Congress held its first hearing Tuesday which focused on the effect that digital platforms have on journalism. CNET editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
Google pledges $1B for Bay Area housing
Silicon Valley companies face blame for the high costs of housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now tech giant Google has pledged $1 billion to help ease the growing housing crisis in the area. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Traditional social media left out of summit
The White House is holding a social media summit, but companies like Facebook and Twitter did not receive an invite. Instead, conservative organizations were extended a welcome. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined "CBSN AM" to break down what to expect and what the Trump administration could stand to gain.
Big tech execs testify on Capitol Hill
Leaders from Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon all took turns publicly defending their companies during an antitrust hearing on Capitol Hill. They said their platforms all rely on a vibrant social ecosystem that encourages competition, but lawmakers voiced concerns about the growing power of big tech companies. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined "Red and Blue" with more.
Apple, Google unveil new emojis
In celebration of "World Emoji Day", Apple and Google are previewing a new collection of emojis coming this fall. Melissa Thermidor, who was instrumental in creating the "Blood Drop" and "Interracial Couple" emojis, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the creation process.
Fake court orders hide negative posts online
A Google search can reveal negative information about anyone or any company. But reputation management companies try to trick Google by flooding the internet with positive content about their clients. Sometimes, companies use fraudulent court documents.
Fake court orders used to spin Google results
Googling yourself may be easy, but changing what Google says about you is nearly impossible. It's so difficult, that many small businesses pay tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars to get rid of negative comments. The companies that do this are known as reputation management companies. Jim Axelrod reports.
Lowe's layoffs and other MoneyWatch headlines
Lowe's is laying off thousands of workers, Apple is stopping outside contractors from listening to Siri, and Google is letting European Android users choose their own search engine.
SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump call to end filibuster
A pair of federal judges ruled the government must tap into a contingency fund to make SNAP payments.
President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes
President Trump's interview with Norah O'Donnell airs Sunday, Nov. 2, on 60 Minutes.
Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
FBI says "potential terrorist attack" thwarted in Michigan, 5 arrested
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
Trump says Christians face threats in Nigeria, opens door for sanctions
President Trump announced he would designate Nigeria "a country of particular concern" as it relates to religious freedom, a move that had been pushed by some U.S. lawmakers.
Epstein cultivated celebrity relationships, even as his arrest neared
Jeffrey Epstein's schedule, flight logs and personal calendars detail his connections with high-profile people including Woody Allen and leaders in finance and public affairs.
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to federal prison in New Jersey
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
Delta pilot says "that was close" after go-around at Boston's Logan Airport
The FAA is investigating an apparent close call at Logan Airport Thursday involving a Delta Air Lines flight that was landing and a Cape Air plane that was taking off.
Alabama man charged with making threats to rabbis, an imam and others
The FBI said the suspect made a series of threatening calls and texts to rabbis in Alabama and Louisiana, an imam in Georgia, a church in North Carolina, and others.