Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
A chatbot is a computer program that uses artificial intelligence to simulate human conversation. For the lonely, a chatbot can be a companion, as Meg Oliver reports in tonight's "Eye on America."
A.I. is advancing faster than ever. This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted that superintelligent artificial intelligence is within reach — and claims it will unlock a new era of personal empowerment. But how do everyday Americans feel about this? In this episode of America Unfiltered, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down new national polling data and hears directly from people across the country to explore the question: Is A.I. a breakthrough for humanity — or a threat to it? America Unfiltered is a bold and revealing segment from the CBS News Streaming Originals team. Each installment begins with fresh polling data on cultural flashpoints that shape daily life — but don't always make the headlines. Mixing data, raw commentary, and diverse perspectives, this series offers an honest look at what unites us, divides us, and how we really feel about the world we're living in.
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
The CEO of Aura said he used medical experts to help him create the app. The professionals train AI models to analyze a child's language patterns, online tone, emotional state and late-night activity.
A new online tool by digital security company Aura is trying to tackle the mental health crisis. The feature called Balance is marketed as the first to use artificial intelligence technology to monitor a child's online habits and wellbeing.
Future generations of AI will help people realize their personal goals, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a blog post.
A new proposed bill would protect both workers and American consumers from bad experiences with AI.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
Hackers accessed direct messages and selfies belonging to users of the women-only dating intel app, Tea says.
Merchants can opt into the cryptocurrency system, called "Pay with Crypto," in the coming weeks, according to PayPal.
A team at the University of Maryland is working on a flight suit that could help pilots avoid disorientation by using vibrations. The FAA says pilot disorientation causes 5% to 10% of all general aviation accidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
China unveiled its latest technological innovations at the nation's largest artificial intelligence conference over the weekend, while the government promoted global AI cooperation. Sharon Goldman, an AI reporter for Fortune, joins with more details.
A dating advice app that lets women anonymously review their dates and compare notes has surged in popularity.
Automated license plate reader technology is used by law enforcement agencies in communities across the U.S. — but the systems sometimes get things wrong.
