An investigation found that some rideshare and food delivery drivers in California are using accounts that do not belong to them. These accounts can be rented or bought online without proper ID checks, raising safety concerns for customers and questions about how companies verify their drivers.
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Some Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash driver accounts are rented or sold online without providing a driver’s license or ID.
People use these rented or bought accounts to deliver food or drive passengers, even if they don’t pass background checks themselves.
The issue was discovered after customers reported that drivers didn’t match their app profile photos.
A longtime rideshare driver found many online ads on places like Facebook Marketplace offering these accounts for hundreds of dollars.
Sellers sometimes claim no driver’s license is needed and offer ways to bypass background checks.
A Michigan representative is pushing for stronger identity checks and possibly in-person verification for drivers.
Regulators in California have received a few complaints about stolen identities being used to create driver accounts.
Uber noted that fraud is complicated and that no company is immune to identity theft and scams.
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Arthur Brooks, a CBS News contributor, shares advice on how to handle internet trolls. He explains some reasons why negative comments and hate happen online.
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Arthur Brooks talks about dealing with internet trolls.
Internet trolls are people who post mean or provoking comments online.
Brooks offers tips to handle hate and negative messages on the internet.
He discusses what causes people to post negative things online.
The segment was featured on CBS News.
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Some workers are starting to use their voice instead of keyboards to interact with computers. New AI-powered voice dictation tools help people talk to their devices, which can be faster than typing and help organize their thoughts.
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Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and AI companies, introduced the term "voicepilled" to describe realizing the benefits of using voice with technology.
Voice dictation is faster than typing because people speak quicker than they type.
Modern dictation apps like Wispr Flow use AI to turn spoken words into clear, organized text.
Other voice dictation tools include Aqua Voice, TalkTastic, Typeless, and Superwhisper.
Many workplaces, especially in Silicon Valley, are hearing more voice use, changing the usual quiet office environment.
Some people find talking to their computers out loud awkward or disruptive to others.
Traditional typing instruction programs like those featuring Mavis Beacon may become less relevant as voice interaction grows.
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Amazon employees are using an internal AI tool called MeshClaw to automate small tasks at work. Some workers are increasing their use of the tool to meet management targets and improve their standing on AI usage leaderboards, creating pressure to use the technology more often.
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MeshClaw is an AI tool developed by Amazon that helps employees automate tasks like managing emails and deploying code.
Amazon set a goal for over 80% of developers to use AI tools weekly and tracks AI usage through token consumption, which measures data processed by AI models.
Some employees are using MeshClaw to artificially raise their AI token usage, a practice called "tokenmaxxing."
Managers monitor AI token usage statistics, though the company says these stats are not used for performance reviews.
Amazon plans to spend about $200 billion this year, mostly on AI and data centers, to boost AI adoption.
Access to AI usage stats was recently restricted to employees and their managers only.
Other tech companies, like Meta, have seen similar employee behavior to improve AI-related metrics.
Some employees worry about security risks because MeshClaw acts on users’ behalf and could make mistakes.
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The family of Sam Nelson, a teenager from California, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They claim Sam died from a drug overdose after he received advice from the AI chatbot ChatGPT.
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Sam Nelson was a teenager from California.
He died due to a drug overdose.
The family says Sam got advice about drugs from ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot created by OpenAI.
The family is suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
The lawsuit links ChatGPT’s advice to the teen’s death.
The case raises questions about AI safety and responsibility.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing jobs and the way work is organized. Companies that manage to keep human decision-making strong will have an advantage as AI changes tasks and roles.
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AI is affecting the labor market right now, not just in the future.
It is helping decide which workers and tasks are most needed.
The changes are happening in real time as AI sorts work.
Success depends on keeping human judgment involved despite AI advances.
Organizations that adapt well will protect their workforce better.
The article focuses on how AI impacts jobs and worker opportunities.
It emphasizes the ongoing role of people alongside AI technology.
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A Texas couple sued OpenAI after their 19-year-old son died from a drug overdose in 2025. They said their son used ChatGPT to get advice on mixing drugs, and the AI gave unsafe information that contributed to his death.
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The son, Sam Nelson, died in 2025 at age 19 from a drug overdose.
Sam used ChatGPT to ask about drug use and safety.
The lawsuit claims ChatGPT told Sam it was safe to mix kratom and Xanax, which is dangerous.
The parents say OpenAI removed safety features that could have stopped harmful advice.
OpenAI said ChatGPT is not a replacement for medical or mental health care.
OpenAI said the version Sam used has since been updated with better safety controls.
The parents want OpenAI to be responsible for their son’s death and to improve AI safeguards.
The family hopes their case will prevent harm to others from AI advice.
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Spotify has launched a new feature called "Your Party of the Year(s)" to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. This feature lets users see a personalized summary of their entire music listening history on Spotify, including their first streamed song and all-time favorite artists.
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"Your Party of the Year(s)" shows users their music history from the day they joined Spotify.
The feature highlights key moments in a user's listening journey and music tastes over time.
Users can view their top 120 most listened-to songs in a special playlist.
The summary includes sharable cards that users can post on social media.
This feature is available for both free and premium Spotify users on mobile and online.
It aims to celebrate the connection between listeners, artists, and music culture over 20 years.
It is similar in style to Spotify Wrapped, the yearly recap of listening habits.
Spotify’s team describes this as a way to tell the story of their users, not just the company.
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The film "Chasing Utopia" features Mo Gawdat, a former Google executive, who warns about many dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). He urges the tech world to add moral values to AI development to avoid serious problems as the technology grows quickly.
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Mo Gawdat was Google X's chief business officer and worked on advanced AI projects.
Gawdat speaks publicly about AI risks like job loss, surveillance, and loss of human control.
He believes AI should be trained using human kindness and positive values.
Gawdat’s concern about AI grew after his son died in a medical accident, making his message personal.
The film criticizes how AI currently feeds harmful behaviors like social media addiction and automated warfare.
Some experts, including a Bhutanese lama, think current plans to control AI repeat old mistakes by limiting its potential.
The film shows differing views but highlights the urgency of ethical AI development.
It questions if empathy can or should extend to AI that may become aware or conscious.
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Many states and countries are creating laws that require websites to check users’ ages to keep children away from certain content. This age verification often means users must give personal information like government ID or face scans, which raises privacy and safety concerns online.
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Over 25 U.S. states and several countries have laws enforcing age checks on mixed-audience websites.
These laws apply to a wide range of sites, from search engines to news and educational platforms.
Age verification is also part of social media restrictions for minors in countries like Canada, India, and Australia.
To verify age, websites may ask for government IDs or other sensitive data like facial scans or search behavior.
Age verification increases the amount of personal data collected, which risks users’ privacy and anonymity.
Data breaches have happened with companies that handle age verification, exposing users’ private info.
The loss of online anonymity could harm vulnerable groups such as political activists, journalists, and people seeking sensitive information.
Users may hesitate to share or search for information online if they must reveal their identity first.
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SpaceX has assembled a new version of its large Starship rocket, called Starship Version 3, at its launch site in South Texas. This rocket is taller and more powerful than earlier ones and will be used to test in-orbit refueling, a key step for missions beyond Earth orbit, including lunar landings for NASA’s Artemis program.
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Starship Version 3 is about 408 feet (124 meters) tall, making it the tallest rocket SpaceX has built.
It uses upgraded Raptor engines that are more powerful and efficient.
The rocket has a new lattice structure to help with a stage separation method called hot staging.
Instead of four, this model has three modified grid fins to help bring the first stage booster back safely to Earth.
SpaceX plans to use this rocket to practice refueling in space, which is needed for missions to the Moon and beyond.
The rocket was fully stacked recently, and fueling tests were conducted with super-cold methane and liquid oxygen.
The launch, possibly on May 19, will be the 12th full-scale Starship test flight and the first from a new launch pad.
The flight will follow a more southern route over the Gulf of Mexico and aims for a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
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Canvas, a popular online learning platform, was hacked, affecting around 9,000 schools mainly in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. The company that makes Canvas, Instructure, reached an agreement with the hackers, who deleted the stolen student data and promised not to demand money from students or schools.
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The Canvas hack disrupted exams and caused service outages for thousands of universities and colleges.
Hackers stole about 3.5 terabytes of student and university information.
Instructure confirmed it reached a deal with the hackers to delete the stolen data.
The hackers belong to a group called Shiny Hunters, known for demanding ransoms in bitcoin.
Law enforcement advises against paying hackers because it can encourage more crimes and does not always guarantee data is deleted.
Instructure said it got digital proof that the data was deleted and that no extortion would happen to customers.
The breach was discovered on April 29 and became widely known after a ransom message appeared during exams.
Some students, like those at Mississippi State University, had their exams paused or postponed due to the attack.
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Texas has sued Netflix, accusing the company of collecting data on users, including children, without their permission and using addictive features to keep them watching longer. Netflix denies the claims and says it will fight the lawsuit in court.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix for spying on users and collecting data without consent.
The lawsuit claims Netflix tracks billions of data points from user interactions on its platform.
Netflix is accused of using design features like auto-play to keep users, especially children, watching longer.
The complaint states Netflix shared children’s data with commercial data brokers to make more money.
Netflix previously said it does not collect user data to sell ads, but the lawsuit alleges otherwise.
Texas says Netflix broke state laws against deceptive business practices.
The lawsuit requests Netflix to delete data collected without permission and disable auto-play for kids by default.
Netflix calls the lawsuit inaccurate and plans to contest it in court.
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African countries like Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ghana are discussing how to develop their own artificial intelligence (AI) technology while controlling their citizens' data. France is offering a middle path between U.S. and Chinese technology at a summit in Nairobi, aiming to support Africa's digital independence and growth in AI.
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Kenya is working to improve its capacity to meet Africa’s AI needs.
Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Ghana recently declined to store their citizens’ data in the United States.
France hosted the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to promote new tech partnerships.
France proposes an alternative to relying solely on U.S. or Chinese technology.
The summit included discussions about digital sovereignty, which means countries controlling their own digital information.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €23 billion investment in Africa at the summit.
Experts, including tech CEOs and development officials, participated in talks about Africa’s AI future.
The goal is to balance job creation, data security, and access to technology for African nations.
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Palantir Technologies, a US software company known for defense and intelligence work, has a major contract with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to manage health data. Concerns have grown in the UK about Palantir’s access to sensitive patient data and its military background, leading to debates about whether it should continue handling NHS information.
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Palantir began working with the NHS in 2020 on a £1 contract during the COVID-19 pandemic, which grew into a six-year deal worth about £400 million.
The company's recent public statements included a 22-point plan supporting universal military service and AI weapons, raising concerns about its values.
Palantir’s main NHS data project is called the Federated Data Platform (FDP), valued at £330 million.
Critics worry that Palantir’s defense origins conflict with the healthcare focus of the NHS.
NHS England reportedly allowed Palantir employees broad access to patient data, according to an internal note.
Palantir says it only processes data based on NHS instructions and does not use the data for its own purposes.
The NHS and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre audit Palantir’s data controls to ensure compliance.
Experts note it is difficult to verify if tech companies fully protect or misuse sensitive data despite audits.
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President Donald Trump is visiting China with top U.S. tech leaders, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Tesla’s Elon Musk, to discuss technology and AI. The U.S. government is also considering tighter rules for reviewing new AI models, similar to China’s strict oversight.
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President Trump is traveling to China this week with leading tech executives from companies like Apple, Tesla, Meta, Micron, Cisco, and Qualcomm.
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, will not join the trip; he had criticized some U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, known for diplomacy, will help lead discussions; Apple products are still largely made in China but manufacturing is shifting partly to India and Vietnam.
China requires AI firms to submit their models for government review to check security and political content.
The U.S. is moving toward similar AI oversight, with plans for companies to submit new AI models for review by a government office called CAISI.
Big AI companies like Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to national security reviews of their latest AI models.
A dispute continues between the Pentagon and AI startup Anthropic over the use of its cybersecurity AI model for military purposes.
Vice President JD Vance has asked Anthropic to limit access to its cybersecurity model to initial partners only.
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Apple TV will release a third season of the drama series "Your Friends & Neighbors," following its first season in April 2025 and second in April 2026. The show, starring Jon Hamm, has been successful and praised by critics and fans, and Apple TV plans to keep releasing seasons annually.
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"Your Friends & Neighbors" is a drama series on Apple TV starring Jon Hamm as a hedge fund manager who becomes a criminal.
The show premiered its first season on April 1, 2025.
Season 2 premiered on April 3, 2026, adding James Marsden to the cast.
Apple TV confirmed a third season but has not announced the release date; it could be in 2027.
The series has been highly rated and described as popular by both fans and critics.
Apple TV is focusing on releasing new seasons yearly, a shift from longer production times for other shows.
This approach may reflect a trend toward producing smaller, cheaper yearly series instead of expensive, slow productions.
The core cast includes Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, and Eunice Bae.
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Technology is improving woodworking by making workshops cleaner and safer. New tools help remove dust more efficiently and protect workers from injuries. Computer-controlled machines and software also make woodworking easier and more precise.
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Modern dust extraction systems keep woodworking shops almost dust-free to protect workers' lungs.
BlastGate.com sells a device that only runs dust extractors when needed, saving energy and costs.
SawStop's saws detect skin contact and stop the blade within five milliseconds to prevent serious injuries.
German company Altendorf uses cameras and AI to warn when hands get too close to blades.
Computer numerical control (CNC) routers are easier to use now with better software and automatic tool changing.
Shaper makes handheld CNC routers with digital controls for precise cutting.
AI helps woodworkers design projects and manage materials more efficiently.
UK company Automated Architecture has created a portable robot workshop that can build timber panels onsite in one day.
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A new security flaw called Dirty Frag allows users with low access levels to take full control of Linux servers. This is the second serious Linux vulnerability found recently, and it affects many Linux versions. Some Linux distributions have started releasing fixes, but many systems remain at risk.
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Dirty Frag lets untrusted users or virtual machine users get root access on Linux servers.
It works well in shared environments where many users share the same server.
The exploit code was leaked online three days ago and works reliably on almost all Linux versions.
Microsoft has noticed hackers trying to use Dirty Frag in real attacks.
Dirty Frag combines two Linux kernel bugs tracked as CVE-2026-43284 and CVE-2026-43500.
Both vulnerabilities come from mistakes in how Linux handles memory caches called page caches.
Some Linux distributions like Debian, AlmaLinux, and Fedora have started releasing patches to fix this issue.
Dirty Frag is related to previous Linux vulnerabilities like Dirty Pipe and Copy Fail that also exploit memory cache bugs.
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Audi is preparing to launch its new flagship vehicle, the Q9, a full-size SUV designed mainly for the North American market. The Q9 features a modern interior with digital displays, wireless charging, and a focus on calm and luxury inside the cabin.
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Audi will reveal the Q9 later this summer.
The Q9 is Audi’s first full-size SUV, showing the importance of the North American market.
The interior has several trim options, including materials like olive wood and carbon fiber.
The dashboard design is inspired by Audi’s 2021 Grandsphere concept.
Digital instrument and infotainment screens curve around the driver but do not obstruct the view.
The vehicle includes features like two wireless chargers and multiple USB-C ports for all seating rows.
The Q9 brings back a moving map display option in the main instrument cluster, known as Virtual Cockpit.
Physical controls are limited; some functions like adjusting air vents rely on touchscreen controls.
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