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.
Congress looks at limiting kids' screen time
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
Verizon offers $20 credit after outage. Is it enough? | ChicagoLIVE
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
Experts warn ‘deleted’ data may still be online | ChicagoNOW
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
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.”
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
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.
Inside CES 2026: A glimpse at the future of tech in Las Vegas
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
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.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
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.
AT&T plans to end traditional landlines in Illinois, raising concerns for customers
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
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.