What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
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.
Combatting AI-generated misinformation | The Chicago Report
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
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.”
Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Chicago leaders push new crackdown on social media’s role in teen gatherings
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
Roblox sued by Chicago-area father after son groomed by online predator: court docs
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
How to stay present during the holidays
Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.
Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.
Expert on how you can beat the brain rot of endless short-form videos
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives: What’s new, and who took over Taylor Swift as most-streamed
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.