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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says privacy changes made by Apple are among the factors hitting the social networking platform's bottom line. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson jons "CBS News Mornings" to break it all down.
A new report from The New York Times has revealed internal concerns at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, over the company's shift to the metaverse. Sheera Frenkel, a tech reporter for The New York Times and author of "An Ugly Truth," co-authored the report. She joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss the transition and more.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is raising fears about the metaverse. In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Haugen details why she's worried the tech giant will struggle to moderate content and keep users safe in the virtual realm. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson spoke to Haugen and joins CBSN AM to tell us more about their conversation.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri pushed back on claims that the app can be toxic for teens when he testified to Congress. The testimony comes after leaked internal documents showed the social media platform was harmful to young girls. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Facebook's plan to build a new digital world could prove either a bold step into the future or a massive financial folly.
Facebook announced it has rebranded to now be called Meta. The move comes after widespread concerns over the company's handling of hate and misinformation on its platforms. Laurie Segall reports.
The parent company overseeing Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and other platforms is being rebranded as Meta. The name change comes amid criticism that Facebook has not protected users on its suite of social media apps.
Facebook is changing its company name to Meta. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the new name will reflect growing interests in virtual and augmented reality. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero with more.
Leaders from the social media platforms TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube appeared before a Senate subcommittee hearing to testify about their platforms' data security and their impact on young users' mental health. Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, then CBS News technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joined "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the issues.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off his company's earnings call Monday by adamantly defending recent criticism following a massive leak of internal research. Zuckerberg said problems like polarization and hate speech are bigger than social media and laid out his vision for the platform's future. Laurie Segall reports.
Thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents shared with journalists around the world are shedding light on the platform's approach to misinformation, hate speech and research on algorithms on users' news feeds. CBS News' Laurie Segall reports on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response. Then, CBS News' technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the details of these documents and how Facebook's algorithms work.
CBS News, along with other news outlets, has reviewed thousands of pages of leaked internal documents from Facebook. They suggest the social network was aware its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation, but at times did little to stop it. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall joined CBSN to discuss the Facebook papers.
Facebook has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks over its business model and the impact it has on society. Roger McNamee, author of "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe," joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
In the past two weeks, Facebook has been scrutinized by lawmakers on Capitol Hill after a scathing report by The Wall Street Journal found the company has ignored the fact that its platforms have a negative impact on the mental health of teenagers. Executive director of Fairplay Josh Golin joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how these apps can become safer for kids.
Although Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said its research about Instagram's impact on teens is being "mischaracterized," calls for government regulation are growing. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded for the first time after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen described the company as a culture of secrecy and complacency that put profits over safety in bombshell testimony to lawmakers. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen gave scathing testimony to Congress about the social media platform’s alleged practices. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
A former Facebook employee who claims the company puts profits over safety, Frances Haugen, will testify before a Senate subcommittee on the need for more oversight and urge Congress to take action. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports and the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed joined CBSN to discuss the hearing.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp appear to be back online Monday after an outage that lasted more than six hours. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins Elaine Quijano to discuss what could have caused the company's platforms to go offline.
Frances Haugen, a former Facebook executive, accused the company of choosing profit over safety ahead of the January 6 riot at the Capitol. Internal Facebook documents show the company prioritized increasing engagement, leading its algorithm to flood users’ feeds with false or misleading information. Kris Van Cleave has more on the allegations against the social media giant.
Studies show posts that peddle misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook get many more shares, comments and likes than factual content – creating a profit motive to keep the spigot of conspiracy theories and spurious medical claims flowing.
Recent studies show articles that peddle misinformation on social media platforms like Facebook get many more shares, comments and likes than factual content – which creates a profit motive to keep the spigot of medically-false conspiracy theories flowing. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts about how difficult it is to find out just how widespread misinformation is on Facebook; and with a doctor whose emergency room has been flooded with COVID patients, many of whom were unvaccinated, or even refuse treatment, because of spurious medical claims they'd seen on social media.
Social media platform for kids has drawn fire from parents and child advocates. Facebook still says the service is needed.
Facebook employees have raised red flags internally about inappropriate use of the platform in some developing countries. According to documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal, employees found drug cartels were using the site to recruit hit men. Human traffickers were also reportedly using the site to lure women into dangerous situations. After employees flagged these incidents, the documents show Facebook did little to nothing at all. WSJ technology reporter Jeff Horwitz was one of the reporters on this investigation, and he joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
The federal government has refiled a suit against Facebook, claiming the company is responsible for illegal monopoly activity. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
The tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
Authorities said "all suspects" were in custody Wednesday morning after a shooting in Virginia killed three people and injured three more.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 113 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
Victor Perez remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after having nine bullets removed from his body and having his leg amputated, his aunt said.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
A new breed of veterinary clinic is changing how pets — and their owners — are treated. "I'd rather see four pets a day," one vet said.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market, with stocks down almost 20% from their mid-February peak, as trade war intensifies.
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
The Justice Department says Ryan Routh tried to acquire anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down Donald Trump's plane.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with 104% tariff
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Supermodel Ashley Graham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago," with performances beginning April 15.
Journalist and author E.A. Hanks joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The 10," a personal journey across Interstate 10 tracing her late mother's life and confronting childhood trauma.
Known for playing Steve on "Stranger Things," actor Joe Keery is embracing a new kind of fame with his music. He talks to Anthony Mason about his breakout single, vulnerability on his new album "The Crux" and how Chicago shaped his sound.
Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022. His trial is expected to start in late July.
A person found skeletal remains in 1997. Over 25 years later, police have identified them and are investigating the case as a homicide.
A mayor in Colombia has offered a reward worth more than $11,000 for information after an Italian biologist's dismembered body was discovered in a suitcase.
Days after the death of a top Gulf Clan commander, the military said it had killed eight more of the cartel's members and taken two captive.
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Supermodel Ashley Graham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her upcoming role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical "Chicago," with performances beginning April 15.
China's increased tariffs on U.S. goods are bound to impact American farmers and consumers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Ramy Inocencio report.
Mac Phipps was convicted of manslaughter after prosecutors used his lyrics as evidence. Now, he joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the fight to protect artists' First Amendment rights.
President Trump's tariffs could drive up the cost of clothing. According to a 2023 estimate, 97% of shoes and clothes sold in the U.S. are imported, creating concern among businesses.
President Trump's newest tariffs took effect overnight, on almost every good imported into the U.S. Also, more than 100 people were killed when a nightclub's roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.