Ex-TV meteorologist fights deepfakes after her image was doctored in scams
Bree Smith, a Nashville mom, says the deepfakes quickly multiplied, accompanying offers for private dinners and intimate acts in exchange for hundreds of dollars.
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House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill to Trump
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
Meta failing to curb spread of many deepfake celebrity images on Facebook
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Bill targets AI-generated "deepfake pornography"
A 15-year-old girl who fell victim to artificial intelligence-created deepfake pornography is pushing Congress to pass a bill that would require social media companies and websites to remove non-consensual, pornographic images created with AI. Jim Axelrod reports.
Fake nudes generated by AI causing real harm
Artificial intelligence is generating fake nudes of real people on “nudify” sites. As one teenage victim learned, not much has been done to stop it.
Deepfakes of Elon Musk contribute to billions in fraud losses
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
South Korea set to criminalize possessing or watching deepfake porn
South Korea is poised to criminalize possessing or looking at sexually explicit AI-manipulated deepfake photos or video.
How dangerous misinformation spreads online
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
California bill to limit AI replicas
A bill aimed at protecting performers from the use of artificial intelligence replicas overwhelmingly passed the California State Senate Wednesday, but will head back to the assembly for a vote on an amendment before going to Gov. Gavin Newsom to be signed into law. according to Variety, the bill has been a priority for SAG-AFTRA. Gene Maddaus, senior media reporter with Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the bill.
Misleading Biden videos go viral
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.
Congress considers bill that would make sharing deepfake porn illegal
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
Arizona officials prepare for 2024 election
The office of Arizona's Secretary of State hosted exercises on election security Thursday. The event allowed media members to experience firsthand how officials in the state are preparing for the 2024 election. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more.
AI expert: Kate photo scandal shows "sense of shared reality" eroding
An expert on deepfakes says the scandal over Princess Kate's edited family photo shows how the rise of AI is eroding our trust in online media.
OpenAI's new text-to-video tool, Sora, has one AI expert "terrified"
The groundbreaking technology can be used to create deepfakes, and allow anyone to generate content for films, video games, ads.
Teen sues classmate for allegedly creating, sharing fake AI nudes
According to the lawsuit, a male classmate used an "AI application or website" to alter photos of the teen and other female classmates.
X blocks searches for "Taylor Swift" after explicit deepfakes go viral
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
Recent deepfakes raise new concerns about AI
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.
Taylor Swift deepfakes spread online, sparking outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on social media.
AI-generated nude images of teen girls prompt action from parents
The disturbing cases have put a spotlight yet again on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children.
How scammers use voice deepfakes
Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are using voice deepfakes to trick banks into moving customers' money, according to a new report from the New York Times. Stacy Cowley, finance reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the scam.
A de-aged Bill Whitaker deepfake
Watch Bill Whitaker de-age 30 years thanks to deepfake technology engineered by visual effects artist Chris Umé. Umé is the creator of the DeepTomCruise deepfakes parodying the actor Tom Cruise. cbsn.ws/3vnsBFa
How deepfakes could soon change our world
Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society. Bill Whitaker reports.
Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
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Live Updates: Sean "Diddy" Combs federal sex trafficking trial day 1
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is underway in New York City.
U.S. and China agree to major 90-day easing of tariffs as talks progress
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Trump ordering U.S. to pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
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DHS subpoenas California's immigrant assistance program in latest crackdown
The legal action by the Department of Homeland Security centers around California's Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.
Pentagon spent $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay amid deportation effort
The Defense Department has spent more than $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay, according to figures shared in a letter sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News.
Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters killed during campaign rally
Yesenia Lara, the candidate of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Morena party for mayor of Texistepec, was identified by local media as the slain politician.
Zepbound tops Wegovy for weight loss in study comparing the drugs
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
London Underground subway network disrupted by power outage
British media reported that many stations in central London were completely closed.
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Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
Todd Blanche is President Trump's former personal criminal attorney.
Pentagon spent $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay amid deportation effort
The Defense Department has spent more than $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay, according to figures shared in a letter sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News.
Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Here's how to file a claim in Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
Pope Leo XIV says free speech is a "precious gift"
Pope Leo XIV called for journalists to use words of peace, to reject war and to give a voice to the voiceless.
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Here's how to file a claim in Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
Dow soars 1,000 points after U.S. and China agree to slash tariffs
Stocks soared Monday as the U.S. and China moved to de-escalate their trade war, with investors eager for signs of a lasting deal.
Stock futures soar after U.S. and China suspend tariffs for 90 days
Stock market futures in the U.S. surged on Monday as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily de-escalate their trade war.
U.S. and China agree to major 90-day easing of tariffs as talks progress
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Small business owners on damage from Trump's tariffs
President Trump's sudden and unpredictable tariffs have caused tremendous concerns among small business owners, whose livelihoods are now in jeopardy.
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Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
Todd Blanche is President Trump's former personal criminal attorney.
Pentagon spent $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay amid deportation effort
The Defense Department has spent more than $21 million on flights to Guantanamo Bay, according to figures shared in a letter sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News.
Iowa's GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra plans to announce run for governor, sources say
Democrat Rob Sand jumped into the closely-watched Iowa governor's race on Monday morning.
Gov. Gavin Newsom to push California cities to implement bans against homeless encampments
The state is releasing a model ordinance that cities can use as a basis for their own local anti-encampment ordinances.
In chaos of DOGE firings, a grieving husband fights to save consumer agency
Court documents reveal an aggressive purge of staff at CFBP, with a 25-year-old DOGE operative appearing to play a key role.
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Zepbound tops Wegovy for weight loss in study comparing the drugs
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
Influencer helps fight against some food dyes
This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Their 3 kids kept getting sick. A new gene therapy offered hope
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
FDA approves 3 food colors from natural sources. Here's what they are.
Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA has approved for use in food.
HHS moving to fire probationary employees again, officials say
Many probationary workers at the Department of Health and Human Services had been put on paid leave amid court battles with the Trump administration.
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Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
London Underground subway network disrupted by power outage
British media reported that many stations in central London were completely closed.
Pope Leo XIV says free speech is a "precious gift"
Pope Leo XIV called for journalists to use words of peace, to reject war and to give a voice to the voiceless.
Search aided by FBI uncovers remains of 30 presumed ISIS victims
American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as humanitarian workers Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig, are among those killed by ISIS.
Woman dies on world's 3rd-highest mountain; another climber rescued
Margareta Morin died above Camp 4 of the 28,169-foot Kanchenjunga, the expedition's organizer said.
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Orlando wins volleyball champsionship
Kaz Brown, middle blocker for the Orlando Valkyries, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the teams' win over the Indy Ignite to win the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. Brown scored 14 points for Orlando.
Kennedy Ryan on final book in trilogy
New York Times bestselling author Kennedy Ryan talks about her new book, "Can't Get Enough," which follows the friendship of three women through love, heartbreak and self-discovery. Ryan has written more than 20 romance novels since her 2014 debut.
Nicole Scherzinger talks Broadway debut
Nicole Scherzinger is making her Broadway debut in the stripped down, modern revival of "Sunset Blvd." She talks with "CBS Mornings" about the show, taking on the role and her first Tony nomination.
Who's expected to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial?
As Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial starts in NYC, here's what to know about the key names in the case.
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post
Amber Heard revealed Sunday that she is now a mother of three after welcoming twins, daughter Agnes and son Ocean.
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Here's how to file a claim in Apple's $95 million Siri settlement
Some owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices are eligible for a payout after a lawsuit alleged the voice assistant listened to private conversations.
The road toward more driverless cars
Waymo operates self-driving taxis in four cities, and is soon expanding to a dozen more, as Tesla and Amazon have had delays with their robo-taxi services. But the Google-owned Waymo must still overcome resistance from the public over stepping into an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the company is trying to avoid bumps in the road.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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5 highlights from Bill Gates' interview with "CBS Mornings"
Bill Gates revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and criticized the Trump administration's aid cuts. Here are some standout moments.
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Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs federal sex trafficking trial day 1 – live updates
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is underway in New York City.
Opening statements next in "Diddy" trial
Opening statements are set to begin in disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. His former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify. Attorney and legal analyst Robin Nunn joins CBS News with more.
Mayoral candidate, 3 of her supporters killed during campaign rally
Yesenia Lara, the candidate of President Claudia Sheinbaum's Morena party for mayor of Texistepec, was identified by local media as the slain politician.
Convicted killer falls to death from famous cathedral, reports say
A convicted murderer permitted to work outside prison threw himself from Milan's famed Duomo cathedral, killing himself, news reports said.
Who's expected to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial?
As Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial starts in NYC, here's what to know about the key names in the case.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Markets rally after U.S.-China agreement
Investors are reacting favorably to news of China and the U.S. reaching a 90-day trade agreement. The deal lowers tariffs on both sides and is considered a pause from current levels. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump's executive order on drug costs
It's not clear if President Trump's executive order to lower prescription drug costs will face legal challenges. Mr. Trump called the measure an equalizer of costs for Americans when compared to prices paid in other countries. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Pope Leo XIV addresses world in English
Pope Leo XIV addressed the press and spoke in English as he begins his papacy. The pope is already making some moves that differ from Francis' tenure. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
India, Pakistan warnings over ceasefire
A ceasefire brokered by the U.S. between India and Pakistan over fighting in the highly-contested Kashmir region appears to be holding. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Flight disruptions continue at Newark
Flight disruptions and cancellations continue to affect Newark Liberty International Airport as air traffic controller equipment errors and staffing shortages persist. This comes as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reports delays during Mother's Day. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.