Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Illinois data center boom raises questions about potential impact on honeybees
As communities across the nation grapple with the rapid expansion of data centers, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact these massive facilities could have on our pollinators.
As communities across the nation grapple with the rapid expansion of data centers, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact these massive facilities could have on our pollinators.
Data centers are popping up nationwide. Could bees pay the price?
As communities across the nation grapple with data centers popping up in their backyards, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact they could have on our pollinators.
As communities across the nation grapple with data centers popping up in their backyards, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact they could have on our pollinators.
Could data centers be disrupting bees? Chicago beekeeper weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Mayor Johnson signs order for stricter review of Chicago data centers
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing oversight of data center development in Chicago while calling for a temporary moratorium on new data centers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing oversight of data center development in Chicago while calling for a temporary moratorium on new data centers.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
New survey finds Gen Z is taking AI beyond homework and into their love lives
Gen Z is known for using AI for homework, but now 40% are turning to it for love and relationship advice. Mashable Senior Reporter Rebecca Ruiz joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the growing trend.
Gen Z is known for using AI for homework, but now 40% are turning to it for love and relationship advice. Mashable Senior Reporter Rebecca Ruiz joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the growing trend.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
AI is changing college: More than 80% of students now use it for school
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
New research shows AI use among college students is surging, and an education expert explains how students can use the technology responsibly without sacrificing critical thinking or creativity.
AI being used in healthcare for insurance claims, administration
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in every industry, even healthcare, creating debate over whether it is helping solve challenges or replacing doctors. University of Michigan Professor in Medicinal Science Dr. Marschall Runge explains how AI is currently being used in the industry.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in every industry, even healthcare, creating debate over whether it is helping solve challenges or replacing doctors. University of Michigan Professor in Medicinal Science Dr. Marschall Runge explains how AI is currently being used in the industry.
The rise of modern cyberwarfare: What you should know
Several states across the country have experienced cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems. Cybersecurity Expert Harry Maugans joins ChicagoLIVE to share tips on how to help protect against potential hacks.
Several states across the country have experienced cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems. Cybersecurity Expert Harry Maugans joins ChicagoLIVE to share tips on how to help protect against potential hacks.
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Pritzker signs online safety bill for Illinois children
Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation expanding online protections for children, including age verification and limits on certain social media features.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation expanding online protections for children, including age verification and limits on certain social media features.
How to track your child's school bus with new technology | ChicagoLIVE
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
You can track a pizza from the oven to your front door, but many parents still can't track their child's school bus. Keith Corso, founder and CEO of BusRight, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how his company is modernizing school transportation with real-time bus tracking.
NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
ACLU raises privacy concerns over Flock cameras
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.