Lake County teacher accused of secretly recording students, creating sexually explicit AI videos
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A Libertyville teacher is accused of recording students and creating sexually explicit AI-generated videos of them. FOX Chicago's Leslie Moreno is at the scene of Highland Middle School, where the teacher worked.

Illinois farmers adapt to changing summer weather
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Megan Baskerville from The Nature Conservancy in Illinois talks about how Illinois farmers are adapting to variable summer weather with technology.

Pritzker makes Illinois third state to regulate AI
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill today, which could be among the strongest AI safety laws in the country when it takes effect in 2028. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus explains the details.

Pritzker signs Illinois AI accountability bill
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois' AI accountability bill, legislation aimed at protecting residents as artificial intelligence continues to evolve.

Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress

Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.

New Right to Repair Act would make it easier for consumers to fix their own cars, tech
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New legislation would make it easier for consumers to access the parts needed to repair their own technology and vehicles. CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how the change could benefit consumers.

New Illinois law expands protections against AI-powered cyberbullying
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State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr explains how a new Illinois law broadens the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated content and outlines what it means for students, parents and schools.

Bird is the word! New research helps decode bird communication | ChicagoLIVE
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Have you ever wanted to know what birds are saying? University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Julie Elie joins ChicagoLIVE to explain her research in bird communication.

What's "nature's Ozempic" and does it really work? | ChicagoLIVE
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A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.

Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir

A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.

Son of Dell founder launches power company in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
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Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.

What could Chicago look like in 2126?
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A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.

Inside Chicago's robotic show at McCormick Place
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From household helpers to futuristic machines that feel straight out of Star Wars, the latest innovations are on display at North America's largest robotics event at McCormick Place.

Innovative exoskeleton therapy for stroke survivors developed in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
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Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.

Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom

An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.