China warns of “security backdoor” in Anthropic AI coding tool

Beijing —  A Chinese industry regulator warned users on Wednesday of a “security backdoor” embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence giant Anthropic’s coding tool, Claude Code. The alleged backdoor could enable the software to “transmit sensitive information,” including users’ locations and identity-related identifiers, back to Anthropic’s servers without users’ consent, said China’s National Vulnerability…

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As influencers and others push protein powders, here’s what dietitians say

The demand for protein has soared as 61% of consumers in the U.S. increased their protein intake last year, according to new research from Minnesota-based food corporation Cargill. And social media influencers and brands alike are taking note. “We’re seeing that influencers, fitness professionals – they’re all encouraging more protein after lifting,” said Yasi Ansari,…

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Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the…

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Internal Pentagon memo orders military commanders to remove Anthropic AI technology from key systems

The Defense Department has officially notified senior leadership figures throughout the U.S. military that they must remove Anthropic’s artificial intelligence products from their systems within 180 days, according to an internal memorandum obtained by CBS News. The memo was dated March 6, a day after the Pentagon formally designated Anthropic a supply chain risk. It…

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What to know about the Trump administration’s claim that 250K non-citizens are registered to vote in 4 states

Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday continued to amplify President Trump’s assertion that more than a quarter of a million non-citizens were registered to vote in four states, though the administration has yet to provide details of how it arrived at that figure. In a news conference following Mr. Trump’s address to…

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U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states, including Minnesota

Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations as state and federal authorities dig into who is behind the attack, CBS News has learned.  Investigators are probing to determine whether the activity is the work of Iranian hackers,…

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Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers

Austin, Texas — Fourth and fifth graders at Alpha School in Austin, Texas, aren’t just learning — they’re pioneering education’s new frontier. Every click and every keystroke is guided by artificial intelligence. Students spend only two hours in the morning on science, math and reading, working at their own speed using personalized, AI-driven software. Adults…

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