AT&T hack: ‘Nearly all' customers' call, text records exposed in data breach

An AT&T data hack exposed “nearly all" of customers' call and text message records during a period in 2022, according to the company. Here’s what to know.

DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government

The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.

Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?

Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.

Man says his life has changed since video went viral seven years ago
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Remember this video? It went viral back in 2017. Seven years later, Terry, the man in the video, is still capitalizing off of its popularity and is trying to get a little more love from his hometown.

What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’

If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:

Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam

This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

New tech could make EV batteries extreme heat and cold proof
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We've heard many stories of the struggles electric vehicle owners face when it comes to extreme heat or cold. But now, a technological breakthrough could make their batteries virtually heat and blizzard proof, adding range and lowering costs.

Supreme Court sides with Biden Administration in social media ruling
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The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walmart stores testing out digital shelf labels
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Walmart is looking to go high tech with pricing labels in its stores, reportedly starting to test out digital shelf labels at some locations.

Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features

Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.

Empire State Building disses Chicago's Bean, GDC claps back
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The Empire State Building's X account insinuated that the reopening of Chicago's iconic Bean was not a big deal. Good Day Chicago begs to differ. We love the Bean!

Snapchat releases new teen safety measures
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Snapchat is releasing new teen safety measures aimed to help teens connect with their friends safely. Snapchat's Head of Safety Operations Outreach Rachel Hochhauser joins Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Zeal app provides solution to adult loneliness
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Varsha Rao, CEO and co-founder of Zeal: Activities with Friends, talks with FOX 32's Brian Jackson about how the app helps adults combat loneliness by connecting them to other adults with similar interests.

Congress moves to outlaw AI pornography
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Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have made it alarmingly easy for sexually explicit photos to be faked and spread across social media.

Last Mile Education Fund seeks to prop up low-income students going into the tech industry
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Addressing social mobility and tech diversity is the goal of the nonprofit Last Mile Education Fund, and now they'll be able to help more people that are overlooked in the tech industry thanks to a massive donation from GET Cities