How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
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Nvidia says Trump admin. letting it sell advanced computer chips to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Trump administration is letting it sell its advanced H20 computer chips to China — a reversal in policy.
Trump unveils $90 billion in energy and AI investments for Pennsylvania at summit
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
Court blocks FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule
A Federal Trade Commission rule that would have made it easier for Americans to cancel unwanted online subscriptions was set to go into effect Monday, but a federal appeals court struck it down last week. Shira Ovide, writer of the Tech Friend newsletter at the Washington Post, joins CBS News' "The Daily Report" with more.
Exploring the rise of OpenAI
Karen Hao joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss her new book, "Empire of AI," which delves into the rise of Sam Altman and OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Nvidia CEO dismisses concerns about China
The United States has a ban on sales of Nvidia's high-level chips to Chinese firms, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn't actually need Nvidia's chips. Stephen Witt, author of the book "The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, And The World's Most Coveted Microchip," joins CBS News to discuss.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Elon Musk unveils Grok 4 update
Elon Musk's xAI is rolling out Grok 4 after the previous model, Grok 3, made a series of antisemitic posts praising Hitler. Mike Isaac, technology reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia first company valued over $4 trillion
Nvidia became the first public corporation to be valued at more than $4 trillion based on the rising price of its stock before dipping below $4 trillion at market close. The company makes computer chips. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
Details on Grok's antisemitic posts
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, made several antisemitic posts and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday. The comments have since been deleted. Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Trump greeted by protesters in D.C. restaurant but cheers outside
When President Trump ate at a Washington restaurant to promote his federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital, he was greeted by protesters inside but cheers outside.