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.

Hundreds speak out as Joliet considers largest data center in state
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The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.

Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.

Aurora to hold  meeting on data centers
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Aurora might be getting data centers and city officials want to set the rules early. The city is inviting the public to weigh in on how they affect the community. 

Amazon launches drone delivery in Matteson and Markham
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Amazon is taking deliveries to another level soon. In Chicago's south suburbs, you could get your package dropped from the sky. 

Anthropic resists Pentagon demand for full access to Claude AI tool
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AI company Anthropic says it will not grant the Department of War unrestricted access to its AI system “Claude,” citing concerns about potential surveillance and warfare applications, as data privacy expert Harry Maugans of Privacy Bee weighs in on how the technology could be used, what legal protections exist for Americans, and whether the government could compel broader access.

iPods making a comeback | ChicagoNOW
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Google trends says E-Bay searches for the iPod Classic and iPod Nano spiked more than 20% last year. Younger generations are possibly trying to get their hands on them to get around school phone bans. The iPod was discontinued in 2022.

Trump pushes big tech to cover data center power costs amid AI energy surge
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President Donald Trump says major tech companies must pay for the growing electricity demands of AI-driven data centers, while Democrats — including Bernie Sanders — argue the plan won’t fully address rising energy costs and warn of broader economic impacts as the U.S. competes with China in the AI race.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service helping consumers fight AI-related and online scams

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is urging consumers to look out for red flags — and reminding them not to feel ashamed if they fall victim to an internet scam.

Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Naperville residents rally against data center plan | ChicagoLIVE
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Rich Janor, a Naperville resident who organized opposition efforts, said community concerns about diesel generators, air quality and zoning played a key role in the City Council’s decision to vote down the proposal.