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You've probably heard of "deep fakes," but just last week, as President Biden was at the G7 summit in Italy, "cheap fake" clips went viral on social media and were picked up by some news outlets. But what are they? CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant explains.
Election officials warn that disinformation poses an unprecedented threat to democracy as the November election approaches. A new book takes a deep dive into the rise of conspiracy theories online, and what can be done to counter it. Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins CBS News to discuss.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin stood side by side last week declaring the strength of their partnership while condemning what they called a "destructive and hostile" U.S. Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins CBS News to examine how U.S. adversaries are working to undermine to the concept of Western democracy.
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBS News to explain.
As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill, some doctors are sounding the alarm about a troubling trend of online misinformation involving birth control. Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain.
Misinformation is spreading on social media as some fight to stop what they call censorship. The Supreme Court is now grappling with how the First Amendment applies to the online world.
First, a report on the spread of misinformation on social media. Then, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, U.S. fails to ratify treaty for ocean mining.
With mis- and disinformation rampant on social media in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Lesley Stahl reports on big tech’s efforts to reign it in while battling claims of censorship. Sunday.
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
For thousands of years, humans have witnessed the horrors of war, genocide, discrimination and political violence. So why don't we as a species do more to stop these atrocities from happening? Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein joins CBS News to explain.
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina says he is concerned about the potential impact that misinformation could have on the elections in November, citing the use of artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden's voice in New Hampshire.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina says he is concerned about the potential impact that misinformation could have on the elections in November, citing the use of artificial intelligence to mimic President Biden's voice in New Hampshire. Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian and author of "The Unfinished Presidency," and Amie Parnes, a national political reporter whose latest book "Lucky" chronicles President Biden's 2020 campaign, discuss the 2024 presidential race, and a celebration last week in Kansas City that was meant to mark the Chiefs' win in the Super Bowl took a horrifying turn when a burst of gunfire killed one person and injured nearly two dozen others. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
More than half of the world's population will see an election in 2024. Michael Abramowitz, president of nonprofit democracy watchdog Freedom House, joins CBS News to look at some of the countries where the future of democracy is on the ballot.
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The alarming rise of swatting incidents, involving hoax 911 calls leading to high-risk police responses, is increasingly targeting government officials across the U.S. As political tensions escalate, these dangerous pranks are often motivated by the victims' political stances or fueled by misinformation. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane investigates.
With the 2024 elections less than a year away, a recent survey found 53% of Americans say they see false or misleading information online every day. Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to unpack why people fall for misinformation -- and what it's doing to our brains.
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
A CBS News investigation has found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is widespread on social media, the main news source for 51% of teens, according to a new poll from Deloitte. National correspondent Tom Hanson explains the consequences of being "misinformed" and what can be done to help decipher the truth.
Stanford researchers found American teens are not scrutinizing information they see online, including misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war. National correspondent Tom Hanson explains.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Reelection concerns are growing in the Biden White House due to the president's slipping support among certain constituencies -- such as Black voters. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
In New York, we sit down with the CEO of YouTube about how his platform manages misinformation and inappropriate material. Then in Maryland, we see how the Secret Service’s most elite unit trains to protect the President and other high-ranking officials. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In a bulletin obtained by CBS News, the FBI and other agencies warn of potential new threats against Americans, including Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities, amid the war between Israel and Hamas. It warns that "lone offenders" could be inspired by the Israel-Hamas conflict and suggests countries like Iran may seek to amplify misinformation. CBS News' Catherine Herridge reports.
As Israel's war with Hamas militants in Gaza plays out on social media, experts say misinformation and propaganda are spreading rampantly on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Jo Ling Kent reports.
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
CBS News projects Republicans will hold onto control of the House, although the majority will be slim.
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.
Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.
From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Frontier is adding premium seating tier to its offerings. Here's what it will look like, and when it will be available.
The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
A Chinese national living in California is accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea at the direction of North Korean agents.
Notre Dame is set to reopen this weekend after a 2019 fire, with a grand celebration.
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
The stash of over 1,300 coins has become known as the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter-actress-entrepreneur Selena Gomez opens up to correspondent Tracy Smith about her experiences graduating from Disney Channel programs to her latest film, “Emilia Pérez,” and her series “Only Murders in the Building”; how rejection fueled her ambition and subsequent success; her revealing documentary, “My Mind & Me,” in which she discusses her physical and mental health struggles; and of life beyond social media.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Oprah Winfrey's new book club selection, "Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan, explores courage and compassion in 1985 Ireland.
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
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.
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed showed stabbing victim and Cash App founder Bob Lee doing cocaine with the murder weapon.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
The jury is deliberating in Daniel Penny's trial for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway back in 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The case drew national attention, with some comparing Ashley Benefield to the protagonist of the 2010 film "Black Swan."
Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national living in California, has been charged by federal law enforcement for allegedly shipping guns and ammunition to North Korea. Prosecutors allege Wen received $2 million from North Korean agents to purchase the equipment, according to a complaint.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the president's initial declaration. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks it down.
Two sheriff's deputies are being praised for their courage in their rescue of two children who were trapped in a backyard when a home caught fire this weekend in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The deputies tore a fence apart piece by piece to reach the siblings. Alan Gionet has more on the dramatic rescue.
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face declining stock prices. Andy Challenger, senior vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as they wait for more aid. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports.