Anthropic AI and Pentagon dispute | The Chicago Report
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Is AI the future of warfare? Inside a battle between AI companies for a major contract with the U.S. Dept. of Defense. 

Delivery robots crash twice in Chicago, raising safety concerns
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After two recent delivery robot crashes into a Chicago bus shelter, city leaders and tech experts discuss reliability, safety risks, and what needs to change as autonomous machines expand on city streets.

Meta, YouTube found negligent in addiction trial | The Chicago Report
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A jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark case over social media addiction. The plaintiff will get $3 million in compensation.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.

iVerify CEO Rocky Cole explains ‘DarkSword’ iPhone hack and rising mobile threats | ChicagoLIVE
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iVerify CEO Rocky Cole joins ChicagoLIVE to break down newly discovered mobile attacks like “DarkSword” and how hackers are increasingly targeting smartphones. He explains how these threats work, why they’re becoming more common, and what users can do to better protect their personal data.

Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin on how to spot AI deepfakes in political ads | ChicagoLIVE
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Copyleaks CEO Alon Yamin joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the growing use of AI-generated voices, videos and images in political ads. He explains why deepfakes are getting harder to detect, why transparency and enforcement matter, and what voters should watch for as AI misinformation becomes more common.

AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie

An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.

Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.

Are AI real estate photos misleading buyers?
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Property Pixel founder Subhav Gautam explains how AI is being used to enhance real estate listing photos through decluttering, virtual staging and lighting fixes. He also addresses the growing concern over “home fishing,” where edited images can make a property look better than it really is, and says guardrails and honest use are key to keeping buyers from being misled.

Northwestern University announces new AI major | ChicagoLIVE
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It’s official: AI is a degree! Northwestern Professor Samir Khuller reveals the details of the new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity expert warns about surge of AI-generated war content online
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Bezalel Eetahn Raviv of Lionsgate Cybersecurity explains how artificial intelligence is fueling misleading war imagery on social media and offers tips on how users can spot and avoid spreading fake content.

Is AI replacing jobs? Chicago expert weighs in on shifting workforce
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Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half Chicago discusses whether artificial intelligence is eliminating jobs or simply changing the kinds of work people do as unemployment ticks up.

Top ways to spot AI-generated videos on social media | ChicagoLIVE
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Scott Emalfarb, founder of the Fresh Content Society, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss how to spot AI-generated videos on social media. 

Hundreds speak out as Joliet considers largest data center in state

The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.