CBS News hires technology journalist Nick Bilton to run ‘60 Minutes’

CBS News on Thursday named a new top producer at “60 Minutes,” the network’s flagship newsmagazine: Nick Bilton, a documentarian, author and former New York Times technology columnist. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Bilton, who has never worked in television news, replaces Tanya Simon, a … Read more

Disney sued over facial recognition technology at California parks

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Walt Disney Company over Disneyland’s use of facial recognition technology at park entrances. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The suit, filed Friday on behalf of lead plaintiff Summer Christine Duffield, alleges that the company does not adequately … Read more

Discomfort with modern technology shapes Gen Z’s desire to live in the past

Some members of Gen Z are feeling so pessimistic about the future of the country and modern technology that they want to hop in a time machine. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Nearly half (47%) of adults ages 18-29 said if they had the option, … Read more

Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Tuesday called on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children around the world, delivering her plea as she addressed a gathering of her counterparts from more than 40 countries. The first lady’s Fostering the Future Together initiative, which she announced last … Read more

Wall Street is betting on Ukraine’s drone technology

A Ukrainian drone technology startup saw the most explosive U.S. stock market debut in the last year during its first day trading on Nasdaq. Shares in Swarmer, whose software enables single pilots to control hundreds of drones at once, soared over 700% before closing at $31 on Tuesday. The company, based in Austin, Texas, but … Read more

U.S. rejected Ukrainian proposal for technology to combat Iran drones in 2025, Axios reports

U.S. rejected Ukrainian proposal for technology to combat Iran drones in 2025, Axios reports – CBS News Watch CBS News Axios reports that the U.S. rejected a 2025 deal for anti-drone technology from Ukraine. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins “The Takeout” to unpack his exclusive reporting. Source link

Internal Pentagon memo orders military commanders to remove Anthropic AI technology from key systems

The Defense Department has officially notified senior leadership figures throughout the U.S. military that they must remove Anthropic’s artificial intelligence products from their systems within 180 days, according to an internal memorandum obtained by CBS News. The memo was dated March 6, a day after the Pentagon formally designated Anthropic a supply chain risk. It … Read more