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How to spot deep fakes and have emotional skepticism online

Concern over so-called deep-fake videos is growing, especially as the 2020 election approaches. In a recent Ted Talk, online manipulation expert Claire Wardle painted a more optimistic picture of the internet, saying it’s still possible to make it a place we can trust. Wardle, co-founder of First Draft, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss digital misinformation. Source

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Google reportedly mining personal health data raises privacy concerns

A new report suggests Google has been secretly collecting the personal health records of millions of Americans. As first reported in the Wall Street Journal, Google is sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers in 21 states. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source

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DACA recipient says SCOTUS decision could “destroy and erase everything”

Supreme Court justices will hear arguments Tuesday in a challenge to the Trump administration’s effort to end the DACA program, which shields nearly 700,000 young immigrants from deportation. Carter Evans spoke to former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who oversaw DACA during the Obama administration. He also talked with a student whose future hinges on the courts decision. Source

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Why retirement plans aren’t matching pace of market growth

A new report shows Americans’ retirement savings are not growing at the same pace as stocks, which are again hovering around record highs. Over the last decade, the average 401(k) account balance grew about 124 percent, while the Dow skyrocketed 214 percent. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to offer financial advice. Source

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Streaming wars escalate with Disney+ launch

The streaming wars are escalating, with Disney+ launching Tuesday. It’s the latest streaming service competing with industry leaders, like Netflix and Hulu. CBS has CBS All Access and Apple TV+ also premiered this month. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

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