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Much of grid risks failure in years ahead as fossil fuels phase out, regulator warns

U.S. grid regulators warned that North America’s electric power system is not expanding fast enough to meet rising demand, meaning that several regions are at heightened risk of shortages over the next five years.

Can we control AI? Google DeepMind’s plan for responsible AI

Google DeepMind’s Dawn Bloxwich and Tom Lue join "The Tech Download" to explore one of the biggest questions in technology today: Can we control AI? They break down how DeepMind is building safeguards, stress‑testing its models and working with global regulators to ensure advanced AI develops responsibly.

Microsoft lost $357 billion in market cap as stock plunged most since 2020

As investors sold shares of Microsoft on Thursday, the $3.2 trillion company dragged down the software complex and the S&P 500 index.

Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars

January 29, 2026 / 4:03 PM EST / CBS News

Helena Bonham Carter joins Steve Coogan for The White Lotus season four

The Oscar-nominated star of The King’s Speech will check in for the new season of hit comedy drama set in France

York Space starts trading at $38 per share as CEO touts 'Golden Dome' potential

CEO Dirk Wallinger said the company is looking to be a key piece of President Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense project.

How CEOs bringing AI agents to work are preparing customers and employees

As companies increase their AI investments, chatbots and AI agents are often the first place the spending shows up.

US regulators open inquiry into Waymo self-driving car that struck child in California

Federal transportation regulator to investigate after child in Santa Monica sustained minor injuries from incident

Investors look out for Apple’s AI plans after Siri reboot announced

The iPhone maker is set to report earnings after market close

Will DHS Funding Cause a Shutdown?

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Paying for Power in the Age of AI

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Waymo will start offering rides to San Francisco airport

Alphabet's Waymo division said it will begin taking some passengers to San Francisco's airport and will expand in the coming months.