What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok?
If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?
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Google faces federal regulators in biggest antitrust trial in decades
Top executives at search giant, as well as those from other powerful technology companies are expected to testify.
Google in court for landmark antitrust trial
The biggest U.S. antitrust trial in decades gets underway Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Justice takes on technology giant Google. The DOJ and 14 states accuse the company of illegally limiting online search options. Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on how the outcome of this case could change the way big tech companies do business.
Google heads to court in landmark trial
The Justice Department is accusing Google of shouldering out competitors by making deals with phone makers to be the dominant search engine on their devices. The trial begins Tuesday and could go on for weeks. George Hay, former director of economics at the Department of Justice's antitrust division, joins CBS News to unpack the case.
Telecom companies disallowing credit card pay
Major phone and internet companies are pushing away from credit card payments, leading to higher monthly bills for some customers. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss why companies don't want you to pay by credit card.
The science of worsening online behavior
Online anonymity has made it easy, and depressingly common, to be nasty without fear of repercussions – a lack of restraint that psychologists call online disinhibition effect, or ODE. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who discuss why exchanges on the Internet can devolve into hateful, spiteful rages and name-calling that would never be socially acceptable when talking face-to-face. (Originally broadcast October 16, 2022.)
Is social media dying?
With so many apps available for people to share the details of their lives, some are now feeling social media fatigue. Sydney Bradley, senior reporter for Insider, joins CBS News to explain how some people are putting the "social" back in social media.
New funding to expand rural internet access
The Biden administration on Monday announced $667 million in new funding to build more broadband internet access in the U.S. The grants and loans are spread across 22 states, but will target "rural, remote and unserved communities." Drew Clark, CEO of internet advocacy company Broadband Breakfast, joins CBS News to discuss how rural areas would benefit from expanded internet access.
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Elon Musk takes charge of Twitter; No U.S.-born players to play in 2022 World Series.
Using AI to spice up dating app profiles
Artificial intelligence is making its way into more aspects of our daily lives, and dating is no exception. A new study from AI dating tool "Attraction Truth" finds that 20% of single men aged 25 to 35 use the technology to enhance their dating profiles. Emma Hathorn, dating expert with Seeking.com, joins CBS News to discuss the pros and cons of using this kind of technology.
Threads, Twitter and social media saturation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company's new app Threads had more than 30 million people sign up within the first few hours of its launch. Threads is aiming to capitalize on recent controversial changes to Twitter under Elon Musk. Ann-Marie Alcántara, personal tech reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the competition between Twitter and Threads and how users are reacting.
More young adults making new friends online
As people of all ages navigate a post-pandemic world, many are dealing with unprecedented levels of loneliness. As of 2021, 36% of U.S. adults reported increased feelings of isolation. Tatum Hunter, consumer technology reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the dramatic rise in the number of people seeking companionship online.
Is the "internet apocalypse" coming?
When a major solar storm hit in 1859, "telegraph systems worldwide went haywire." Here's what to know if such an event were to hit today – and how likely it is to happen.
The Future Internet: Brighter, Faster, and Safer
With 110+ leading companies, the IOWN Global Forum accelerates photonics-based communications and computing — enabling applications for a greener, faster, safer and more sustainable future.
Biden promises internet for all by 2030
The funds were set aside in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Indigenous group asks for internet blackout to limit "negative impact"
Members of the Baduy community, sometimes called the Amish of Asia, say they want to minimize the "negative impact of smartphones on our people."
U.S. investing billions to expand high-speed internet access to rural areas
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Can internet use lower the risk of dementia?
Participants in a multi-year study who regularly used the internet had roughly half the risk of developing dementia in comparison to those who were not regularly online. More than 18,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 65 years old participated in the study. Virginia Chang, an associate professor at New York University's School of Global Public Health and one of the researchers behind the study, joined CBS News to talk about the results.
Supreme Court keeps social media status quo
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to maintain the status quo for social media platforms, meaning companies cannot be held legally liable for what someone posted. Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the decision means for the future of the internet.
Tech fears you shouldn't worry about
Many people have privacy concerns about using public Wi-Fi, scanning QR codes and more. Shira Ovide, the writer of The Tech Friend newsletter at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss some tech fears that aren't worth worrying about.
OpenAI unveils new chat history and data management settings for ChatGPT
"ChatGPT users can now turn off chat history, allowing you to choose which conversations can be used to train our models," announced OpenAI.
Protecting kids from harmful social media
Doctors at the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital have released an in-depth study of the positive and negative effects of social media on young people. Founder and director Dr. Michael Rich joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the findings.
The Uplift: A terrible sandwich and more
A boy who went viral for his "terrible sandwich" review on the first day of kindergarten is using his newfound internet fame for good. A mom is taking her family around the world to make "visual memories" before her kids lose their vision to a disease. And a cowboy from California shares how he and Queen Elizabeth II formed a friendship. Watch this episode of "The Uplift."
What is the Affordable Connectivity Program and how do you qualify?
Lower-income people can get a $30 monthly discount on broadband internet service, plus other benefits.
Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops amid shutdown
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Israel awaits the release of hostages as aid begins to flow into Gaza
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Appeals court temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
No survivors after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed 16 victims in the blast at a news conference on Saturday night.
5 hospitalized after helicopter crashes in busy oceanfront area of Huntington Beach
Two people onboard the helicopter and three people on the street were hospitalized for injuries suffered in the crash.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker peace in Ukraine after very "productive" call
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
At least 6 killed in two separate shootings in Mississippi, officials say
The shootings in Leland and Heidelberg happened while people attended high school homecoming games.