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What to know about Instagram Maps

Instagram's new "Instagram Maps" lets users share their location with followers, but critics warn it could put safety and privacy at risk. MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady reports on the concerns and how to protect your information

New law boosts crypto access

Jo Ling Kent visits a cryptocurrency hotspot to explore the Trump administration's new push to make digital currency more accessible. She examines whether the change could help everyday investors or expose them to greater risks.

Steve Wozniak on fighting internet scams

Steve Wozniak, who helped introduce new technologies by inventing the earliest Apple computers, is sounding the alarm about one of the great threats of this new Information Age: internet fraud. He talks with correspondent John Blackstone about fighting for the victims of online scams involving AI, cryptocurrency and faked messages, and about his yearslong lawsuit against YouTube seeking what he considers better protections for consumers – a fight made harder by the government's legal protections for online publishers.

Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?

Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.

Massive Project Stargate underway in Texas

From a new version of ChatGPT to a behind-the-scenes look at a massive Stargate project in Texas, these are the biggest headlines in the tech and AI world this week.

UK begins enforcing online age verifications

The United Kingdom has begun enforcing the age verification aspect of its 2023 Online Safety Act, requiring all platforms to ensure that young users do not have access to harmful content online. Katie Collins, a senior European correspondent for CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

How AI is ushering in a new era of cybercrime

Cybercriminals are increasingly weaponizing artificial intelligence, according to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's "2025 Threat Hunting Report." Adam Meyers, senior vice president of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins "The Takeout" to explain how emerging technologies are changing cyberattacks as we know them.

How is OpenAI's new GPT-5 version different?

OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, the latest generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT. OpenAI said the new model is faster and smarter than ever before. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the release.