Yes, I'm real: Your guide to spotting AI-generated videos
Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.
Artificial intelligence videos are flooding social media feeds, and distinguishing them from real footage is getting trickier by the week.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Lawsuit claims social media addiction harms teens, expert weighs in
A major California trial puts Meta and Google in the spotlight as a lawsuit alleges social media platforms were intentionally designed to addict young users, with executives including Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify.
A major California trial puts Meta and Google in the spotlight as a lawsuit alleges social media platforms were intentionally designed to addict young users, with executives including Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify.
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.
Study finds teens value safety and kindness more than popularity
New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.
New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.
TikTok strikes deal to create US entity
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
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."
Microsoft says issue impacting several services has been restored after thousands reported outage
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Naperville City Council votes down controversial data center proposal
Naperville leaders rejected a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center after hours of public comment, citing concerns over location, noise, air quality and whether the project met the city’s zoning standards.
Naperville leaders rejected a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center after hours of public comment, citing concerns over location, noise, air quality and whether the project met the city’s zoning standards.
Naperville leaders to hold meeting on controversial data center
Naperville city leaders are bracing for what could be a long and emotional meeting. They're talking about a data center, one that residents have been fighting against for months.
Naperville city leaders are bracing for what could be a long and emotional meeting. They're talking about a data center, one that residents have been fighting against for months.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville officials weigh controversial, massive data center
The Naperville City Council could vote on whether or not to move forward with a massive data center that has caused quite a bit of controversy in the suburb.
The Naperville City Council could vote on whether or not to move forward with a massive data center that has caused quite a bit of controversy in the suburb.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
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.
Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
AI gives Bears fans a new way to celebrate their playoff run
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
Roblox facing new lawsuits | Attorney breaks down allegations
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.



















