OpenAI didn't realize its agent was responsible for hack for a week: report

OpenAI said one of its advanced AI models autonomously hacked AI company Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity evaluation, calling it an "unprecedented cyber incident."

How extreme heat and data center demand are challenging grid reliability | ChicagoLIVE
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Extreme temperatures are increasing the need for energy-intensive cooling at data centers. Keery Duggan, founder and CEO of ESP.earth, breaks down the potential risks AI data centers could pose to grid reliability and what policymakers can do to address them.

OpenAI says AI model autonomously hacked rival's systems during internal test

OpenAI said one of its advanced artificial intelligence models autonomously breached AI startup Hugging Face's infrastructure during an internal cybersecurity evaluation.

New Illinois guidelines for how schools should navigate AI written by AI
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Illinois State Board of Education put together new guidelines for how schools should navigate AI use amid concerns of students using AI to do school work. Illinois Policy Director Bill Curtin from nonprofit Teach Plus joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the guidelines and how AI was used to develop them.

Illinois is the third largest data center market in the country
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FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke breaks down the rapid growth of data centers across Illinois and what they're expected to mean for the state's future. She also takes a look at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which focuses on quantum technology, and why the project has generated both strong support and concerns.

Chicago City Council considers new data center regulations: 'We must have guardrails in place'
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Chicago City Council is considering changes to the city's 2024 data center regulations. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down what's being proposed and what it could mean for the city.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development

Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.

Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash

Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.

Meta releases new feature using Instagram users' photos in AI images
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Meta now lets anyone use Instagram users' public photos for AI images unless you opt out, stirring up debate over consent and privacy concerns. Principal Attorney Daliah Saper from Saper Law Offices, LLC explains the legal implications of this new feature.

Meta allows anyone's photos to be used in AI images unless users opt out
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Meta is now letting anyone use Instagram users' public photos be used in AI-generated images unless you opt out. Data privacy and digital surveillance cybersecrurity expert Harry Maugans explains the new feature and the potential privacy concerns that come along with it.

Lake County teacher accused of secretly recording students, creating sexually explicit AI videos
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A Libertyville teacher is accused of recording students and creating sexually explicit AI-generated videos of them. FOX Chicago's Leslie Moreno is at the scene of Highland Middle School, where the teacher worked.

Pritzker makes Illinois third state to regulate AI
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill today, which could be among the strongest AI safety laws in the country when it takes effect in 2028. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus explains the details.

New Illinois law expands protections against AI-powered cyberbullying
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State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr explains how a new Illinois law broadens the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated content and outlines what it means for students, parents and schools.

What you should know before sharing personal information with AI chatbots
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As AI becomes more common in everyday life, cybersecurity expert Tony Sabaj shares what users should know about protecting their personal information online.