AI tutors and avatars enter the classroom at Generations College | ChicagoLIVE
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Generations College says it is blending AI tutors and instructor avatars into teaching and student support while keeping human faculty involved to guide learning and provide one-on-one help.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin on how to spot AI deepfakes in political ads | ChicagoLIVE
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the growing use of AI-generated voices, videos and images in political ads. He explains why deepfakes are getting harder to detect, why transparency and enforcement matter, and what voters should watch for as AI misinformation becomes more common.
Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the growing use of AI-generated voices, videos and images in political ads. He explains why deepfakes are getting harder to detect, why transparency and enforcement matter, and what voters should watch for as AI misinformation becomes more common.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
Are AI real estate photos misleading buyers?
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.
Northwestern University announces new AI major | ChicagoLIVE
It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity expert warns about surge of AI-generated war content online
Bezalel Eetahn Raviv of Lionsgate Cybersecurity explains how artificial intelligence is fueling misleading war imagery on social media and offers tips on how users can spot and avoid spreading fake content.
Bezalel Eetahn Raviv of Lionsgate Cybersecurity explains how artificial intelligence is fueling misleading war imagery on social media and offers tips on how users can spot and avoid spreading fake content.
Is AI replacing jobs? Chicago expert weighs in on shifting workforce
Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half Chicago discusses whether artificial intelligence is eliminating jobs or simply changing the kinds of work people do as unemployment ticks up.
Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half Chicago discusses whether artificial intelligence is eliminating jobs or simply changing the kinds of work people do as unemployment ticks up.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
AI is reshaping how meteorologists forecast the weather
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
AI reshapes how meteorologists forecast weather
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
Anthropic resists Pentagon demand for full access to Claude AI tool
AI company Anthropic says it will not grant the Department of War unrestricted access to its AI system “Claude,” citing concerns about potential surveillance and warfare applications, as data privacy expert Harry Maugans of Privacy Bee weighs in on how the technology could be used, what legal protections exist for Americans, and whether the government could compel broader access.
AI company Anthropic says it will not grant the Department of War unrestricted access to its AI system “Claude,” citing concerns about potential surveillance and warfare applications, as data privacy expert Harry Maugans of Privacy Bee weighs in on how the technology could be used, what legal protections exist for Americans, and whether the government could compel broader access.
Trump pushes big tech to cover data center power costs amid AI energy surge
President Donald Trump says major tech companies must pay for the growing electricity demands of AI-driven data centers, while Democrats — including Bernie Sanders — argue the plan won’t fully address rising energy costs and warn of broader economic impacts as the U.S. competes with China in the AI race.
President Donald Trump says major tech companies must pay for the growing electricity demands of AI-driven data centers, while Democrats — including Bernie Sanders — argue the plan won’t fully address rising energy costs and warn of broader economic impacts as the U.S. competes with China in the AI race.
Chicago suburb warns of AI voice cloning scams that impersonate loved ones
A Chicago-area police department is warning residents about a new scam using artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate loved ones.
A Chicago-area police department is warning residents about a new scam using artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate loved ones.
Loving A Lie: Chicago-area man loses $70,000 to AI-powered romance scam
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.
A Chicago-area man who thought he’d found a real relationship through online dating instead lost $70,000 to an AI-powered romance scam, highlighting how fast-growing fraud schemes are exploiting people’s desire for connection.