ChatGPT can cause your brain to underperform, study shows
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
ChatGPT could affect your critical thinking skills, study finds
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Exelon Foundation offers free STEM academy experience in Chicago
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected
Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.
Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Northwestern study analyzes viral teen skincare routines on TikTok
A new Northwestern Medicine study examines viral skin care routines posted by teens on TikTok.
A new Northwestern Medicine study examines viral skin care routines posted by teens on TikTok.
Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
Despite trade war uncertainty, small businesses see growth and hiring gains
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt ? and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
White Sox fans react to new deal that could lead to ownership change | ChicagoNOW
The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday that team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and billionaire investor Justin Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement that could lead to a future ownership change.
The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday that team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and billionaire investor Justin Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement that could lead to a future ownership change.
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill chats with Jake about Chicago, new film | ChicagoNOW
Mark Hamill is trading galaxies for the Windy City, opening up about his latest movie and his longtime love for Chicago in a new interview with FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton.
Mark Hamill is trading galaxies for the Windy City, opening up about his latest movie and his longtime love for Chicago in a new interview with FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton.
AI perfect match? Testing new ChatGPT trend | ChicagoNOW
Can AI show you your perfect match? We test the new trend where people upload their image onto ChatGPT and AI creates a ?match.? ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Can AI show you your perfect match? We test the new trend where people upload their image onto ChatGPT and AI creates a ?match.? ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Impact of too much screen time for kids over the summer
The summer is here and with no school, that means your kids could be spending a lot of time in front of a screen.
The summer is here and with no school, that means your kids could be spending a lot of time in front of a screen.
Top 5 reactions to someone bringing Malort to Vatican City | ChicagoNOW
Someone on Reddit decided to bring Malort to Vatican City. And the reactions did not disappoint.
Someone on Reddit decided to bring Malort to Vatican City. And the reactions did not disappoint.
Teen goes viral after working Burger King shift following graduation |ChicagoNOW
A GoFundMe has raised tons of money for the Metro Atlanta teen who went to work after his graduation!
A GoFundMe has raised tons of money for the Metro Atlanta teen who went to work after his graduation!