How AI has changed in 3 years: Mike Bennett on the future of ChatGPT, what comes next | ChicagoNOW
UIC’s Mike Bennett breaks down how far AI has come, its impact on pop culture and jobs, the biggest concerns people have, and what advancements we may see in 2026 and beyond.
UIC’s Mike Bennett breaks down how far AI has come, its impact on pop culture and jobs, the biggest concerns people have, and what advancements we may see in 2026 and beyond.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives: What’s new, and who took over Taylor Swift as most-streamed
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
New UChicago AI tool helps renters spot red glags in their leases — for free | ChicagoLIVE
LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.
LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.
Hallow co-founder on why millions are turning to prayer apps this advent: ChicagoLIVE
Erich Kerekes from Hallow joined ChicagoLIVE to talk about the surge in digital prayer and the app’s new Advent Challenge, already attracting hundreds of thousands of users. He shares how technology is helping people reconnect with daily faith practices—and why AI will never replace real spiritual relationships.
Erich Kerekes from Hallow joined ChicagoLIVE to talk about the surge in digital prayer and the app’s new Advent Challenge, already attracting hundreds of thousands of users. He shares how technology is helping people reconnect with daily faith practices—and why AI will never replace real spiritual relationships.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Cameo CEO discusses legal win in trademark fight with OpenAI | ChicagoLIVE
Cameo CEO Steven Galanis joins us to break down the company's recent court victory after a judge sided with the Chicago-based platform in its trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Cameo CEO Steven Galanis joins us to break down the company's recent court victory after a judge sided with the Chicago-based platform in its trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
IRS to roll out Salesforce AI agents following workforce reduction: report
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly implementing a Salesforce artificial intelligence (AI) agent program across multiple divisions in the wake of a mass workforce reduction earlier this year.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly implementing a Salesforce artificial intelligence (AI) agent program across multiple divisions in the wake of a mass workforce reduction earlier this year.
Chicago restaurant targeted by fake 1-star review scam | ChicagoLIVE
Alpana in Chicago faced dozens of 1-star reviews after a scam on WhatsApp urged the owner to send money or they'd continue posting negative ratings. The restaurant's owner shared her story about dealing with the latest internet scam. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Alpana in Chicago faced dozens of 1-star reviews after a scam on WhatsApp urged the owner to send money or they'd continue posting negative ratings. The restaurant's owner shared her story about dealing with the latest internet scam. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Is China using LinkedIn to spy? Former FBI agent weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
A look at growing concerns that foreign intelligence services are using LinkedIn to target Americans, and what cybersecurity experts say users should watch for to protect themselves. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
A look at growing concerns that foreign intelligence services are using LinkedIn to target Americans, and what cybersecurity experts say users should watch for to protect themselves. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Illinois rolls out digital IDs for airport security, alcohol purchases
Illinois' secretary of state explains how residents can now use a secure digital driver’s license on their phones, why it doesn’t fully replace the physical card, and what this means for privacy and everyday convenience.
Illinois' secretary of state explains how residents can now use a secure digital driver’s license on their phones, why it doesn’t fully replace the physical card, and what this means for privacy and everyday convenience.
Illinois launches Apple Wallet digital IDs
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Illinois launches digital IDs that can be used at airports, businesses
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Best holiday tech gifts | ChicagoNOW
Tech gifts are always popular during the holidays so you better make sure you’re giving people what they want this year. Jen Jolly gives us the gift guide for the perfect tech gifts.
Tech gifts are always popular during the holidays so you better make sure you’re giving people what they want this year. Jen Jolly gives us the gift guide for the perfect tech gifts.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Eben Brown on Apple’s new digital ID — ‘The future of how we travel’ | ChicagoLIVE
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
Walk My Walk: Most-downloaded country song in US is an AI tune
“Walk My Walk,” an AI-powered country music song, has topped Billboard’s country digital sales chart.
“Walk My Walk,” an AI-powered country music song, has topped Billboard’s country digital sales chart.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.