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.
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.
AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Rush Medical Center tests Apple Vision Pro to help detect colon cancer
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
Doctors in Chicago are testing immersive technology as part of a new clinical trial that could change how colon cancer is detected—and potentially expand to hospitals nationwide.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
New training institute opens in Chatham to expand career and digital skills access
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.
Stay human in an AI world | ChicagoNOW
Artificial intelligence is becoming more difficult to tell what is real and what isn't. A new book is taking a deeper dive into how we can live alongside technology, without letting it replace humanity. Author Jeff Burningham joins via zoom to share more on this topic.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more difficult to tell what is real and what isn't. A new book is taking a deeper dive into how we can live alongside technology, without letting it replace humanity. Author Jeff Burningham joins via zoom to share more on this topic.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Time person of the year 2025: Who are the ‘Architects of AI’?
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
How AI has changed in 3 years: Mike Bennett on the future of ChatGPT, what comes next | ChicagoNOW
UIC’s Mike Bennett breaks down how far AI has come, its impact on pop culture and jobs, the biggest concerns people have, and what advancements we may see in 2026 and beyond.
UIC’s Mike Bennett breaks down how far AI has come, its impact on pop culture and jobs, the biggest concerns people have, and what advancements we may see in 2026 and beyond.
New UChicago AI tool helps renters spot red glags in their leases — for free | ChicagoLIVE
LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.
LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.