A parent's guide for protecting children online in an AI world
Jeff Hughes, author of "How to Raise Smart Kids With AI," dishes out lessons from his book about how to raise children in a world increasingly influenced by artifical intelligence.
Jeff Hughes, author of "How to Raise Smart Kids With AI," dishes out lessons from his book about how to raise children in a world increasingly influenced by artifical intelligence.
Scammers target Chicagoans with robocalls and robotexts
Chicago is the third most popular city for robocall and text scams. Find out how to avoid these scammers.
Chicago is the third most popular city for robocall and text scams. Find out how to avoid these scammers.
Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
NFL uses AI to predict player injuries ? here?s how it could help the Bears
The NFL is turning to artificial intelligence to help keep players healthy. Using technology developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the league has built an AI-powered injury prediction tool that analyzes player data, movement patterns, and performance metrics to forecast potential injuries before they happen.
The NFL is turning to artificial intelligence to help keep players healthy. Using technology developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the league has built an AI-powered injury prediction tool that analyzes player data, movement patterns, and performance metrics to forecast potential injuries before they happen.
Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.
Some major changes announced for Twitter
Elon Musk formally changing the app's blue bird logo to a black and white 'X'
Elon Musk formally changing the app's blue bird logo to a black and white 'X'
The dangers of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is now influencing almost every sector of America?s economy, but will Congress be able to catch up?
Artificial intelligence is now influencing almost every sector of America?s economy, but will Congress be able to catch up?
Chicago FBI warns parents about violent online group ?764? targeting teens
The FBI says there has been a rise in the number of cases and victims involving 764 members. They are a violent online network the bureau says is targeting teens in Chicago and around the world.
The FBI says there has been a rise in the number of cases and victims involving 764 members. They are a violent online network the bureau says is targeting teens in Chicago and around the world.
Here's how your kid's screen time compares with everyone else
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.
University of Illinois chancellor on AI, booming enrollment, and Chicago tech future
Chancellor Charles Isbell of UIUC discusses leading an AI panel, record-breaking student enrollment, and the university?s bold new partnership with Chicago's tech industry.
Chancellor Charles Isbell of UIUC discusses leading an AI panel, record-breaking student enrollment, and the university?s bold new partnership with Chicago's tech industry.
Kentucky sues Roblox, citing Charlie Kirk 'assassination simulators' in child safety lawsuit
State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.
State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.
Senate report warns AI could eliminate 100M American jobs in next decade
Fast food workers face 89% job loss rate as 15 workforce sectors could see majority of positions automated.
Fast food workers face 89% job loss rate as 15 workforce sectors could see majority of positions automated.
ComEd?s Energy Force program empowers people with disabilities to lead on energy efficiency
ComEd is accepting applications for its Energy Force Ambassador program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that trains people with disabilities to teach communities how to save energy and live more sustainably.
ComEd is accepting applications for its Energy Force Ambassador program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that trains people with disabilities to teach communities how to save energy and live more sustainably.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
AI is reshaping jobs ? Accenture?s bold move explained
Accenture is making headlines after announcing plans to ?exit? staff who are unable to reskill in artificial intelligence. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can employees adapt in an AI-driven economy? We speak with Elizabeth Lotardo, AI workforce expert.
Accenture is making headlines after announcing plans to ?exit? staff who are unable to reskill in artificial intelligence. What does this mean for the future of work, and how can employees adapt in an AI-driven economy? We speak with Elizabeth Lotardo, AI workforce expert.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Burnout is killing creativity ? Here?s how to get it back | ChicagoNOW
Actor and author Josh Pais, known for his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, joins us to share how simple resets can spark innovation, why anxiety can actually fuel creativity, and how embracing all of our emotions ? not just the ?positive? ones ? can transform stress into breakthroughs.
Actor and author Josh Pais, known for his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, joins us to share how simple resets can spark innovation, why anxiety can actually fuel creativity, and how embracing all of our emotions ? not just the ?positive? ones ? can transform stress into breakthroughs.
Pornhub to block Arizona access due to new age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.