Chicago alderman meets with Meta about teen trends
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Chicago leaders are turning to Meta for help getting control over teen takeovers. Alderman William Hall, from the 6th Ward, and others had another meeting with the social media company on Monday.
Parenting expert shares how to delay smartphones for kids without daily battles
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Parenting coach Rachael Fritz explains how to handle kids’ pushback, manage social pressure and set firm boundaries when holding off on giving children smartphones.
Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
YouTube raises US subscription prices for 1st time in years
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
'764' network: Chilling warning for families about online predators
The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are combining resources to combat a violent, nihilistic extremist network known as 764.
The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are combining resources to combat a violent, nihilistic extremist network known as 764.
Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
FBI report adds AI-enabled scams for the first time, $893 million reported stolen
Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.
Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.
Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Samsung Messages app will be discontinued soon: Here's what to know
Samsung has announced that it will discontinue its Samsung Messages app, urging users to transition to Google Messages
Samsung has announced that it will discontinue its Samsung Messages app, urging users to transition to Google Messages
Tech tools help expand accessibility during Autism Acceptance Month
During Autism Acceptance Month, a Verizon expert shares how devices like the Gizmo Watch and sensory-friendly tech are helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder gain independence and navigate the world more confidently.
During Autism Acceptance Month, a Verizon expert shares how devices like the Gizmo Watch and sensory-friendly tech are helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder gain independence and navigate the world more confidently.
AI tools may reflect Western values despite global use, professor says | ChicagoLIVE
A University of Puget Sound professor explains why AI tools may speak many languages fluently while still reflecting Western and American cultural assumptions beneath the surface.
A University of Puget Sound professor explains why AI tools may speak many languages fluently while still reflecting Western and American cultural assumptions beneath the surface.
Cyber threats rise as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets U.S. tech companies
Harry Maugans, CEO of Privacy Bee, breaks down how escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran could spill into cyberspace, what it means for major tech platforms.
Harry Maugans, CEO of Privacy Bee, breaks down how escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran could spill into cyberspace, what it means for major tech platforms.
Snapchat under investigation by EU over alleged failure to protect children on app
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Instagram testing feature that lets you secretly watch stories – for a fee
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Chicago app aims to help drivers avoid street sweeping tickets | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago developer created a new app called “ChiSweep” that helps drivers track street sweeping schedules and avoid costly $60 tickets.
A Chicago developer created a new app called “ChiSweep” that helps drivers track street sweeping schedules and avoid costly $60 tickets.
Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
Meta, YouTube lose landmark cases over social media addiction in kids
An attorney breaks down major rulings against Meta and YouTube, why they matter for the tech industry, and what they could mean for future lawsuits and concerned parents.
An attorney breaks down major rulings against Meta and YouTube, why they matter for the tech industry, and what they could mean for future lawsuits and concerned parents.
The PlayStation 5 will soon get a lot more expensive - but there’s still time before it happens
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.