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New AI features for Gmail users

This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.

Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.

Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.

Newsom launches probe into TikTok

The new American version of TikTok is under scrutiny as some users claim the app is suppressing anti-ICE or anti-Trump content. Now, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching an investigation into the complaints. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

Social media addiction case begins

A jury selection began on Tuesday in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction. TikTok reached a late-night agreement Monday to settle the case. Stuart Benjamin, a professor at Duke Law School, breaks it down.

Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial

Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.

TikTok settles ahead of landmark case

TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.

Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce

Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.

Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores

Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.

Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles

In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.

Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users

Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.

X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent

As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."

Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved

Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.

Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit

Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.