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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims

A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.

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.

Solar farm development faces pushback

A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.

Jury deliberates in social media trial

Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.

Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection

ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.

3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.

For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.

How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated

The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.

Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices

An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.

What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?

Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.

How Hollywood is grappling with AI

AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Details on Pentagon removal of Claude

CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems

The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.

The evolution of Apple over 50 years

David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."

Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds

Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.