Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
'Benadryl Challenge': The health risks of the viral social media trend | ChicagoLIVE
A dangerous social media trend known as the "Benadryl Challenge" encourages teens to consume excessive amounts of the allergy medication in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Andrew Yockey, Health and Kinesiology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explains what you should know.
A dangerous social media trend known as the "Benadryl Challenge" encourages teens to consume excessive amounts of the allergy medication in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Andrew Yockey, Health and Kinesiology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explains what you should know.
TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
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'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
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 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
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.
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.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
What's "nature's Ozempic" and does it really work? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Parents sue Snap after 12-year-old daughter was raped by adult man she met on Snapchat, lawsuit says
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
House committee approves new social media rules for children
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
Will Illinois' social media tax push tech companies out? | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.