Will Illinois' social media tax push tech companies out? | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Inside ransomware risks, AI's role in cybersecurity
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
How AI is changing cybersecurity: Expert shares ransomware and online safety tips
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
What you should know before sharing personal information with AI chatbots
As AI becomes more common in everyday life, cybersecurity expert Tony Sabaj shares what users should know about protecting their personal information online.
As AI becomes more common in everyday life, cybersecurity expert Tony Sabaj shares what users should know about protecting their personal information online.
Why Gov. Pritzker's new 0.2% crypto tax is receiving pushback | ChicagoLIVE
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
Indiana protesters demand pause on Data Centers outside event with Gov. Mike Braun
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
'My whole body did not feel right': Indiana residents protest data center projects
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.
Food delivery robots expand to Chicago's South Side
Ald. William Hall (6th) discusses bringing food delivery robots to Englewood, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing, saying the technology can support local businesses.
Ald. William Hall (6th) discusses bringing food delivery robots to Englewood, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing, saying the technology can support local businesses.
New Illinois laws take effect July 1 on e-bikes, AI cyberbullying and more
Several new laws are set to go into effect in Illinois on and after July 1, the start of the new fiscal year in the state.
Several new laws are set to go into effect in Illinois on and after July 1, the start of the new fiscal year in the state.
Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but Illinois, other states forge ahead
Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, some, like Illinois, are increasingly doing just that.
Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, some, like Illinois, are increasingly doing just that.
Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Apple unveils Siri AI, new intelligence features at WWDC
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
Ransomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close for two days
Evanston Township High School is canceling classes, summer programs and on-campus activities after a ransomware attack disrupted its computer systems, internet access and other critical operations as officials work with the FBI to investigate.
Evanston Township High School is canceling classes, summer programs and on-campus activities after a ransomware attack disrupted its computer systems, internet access and other critical operations as officials work with the FBI to investigate.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion
Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.
Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.
Florida sues OpenAI, raising new legal questions about AI accountability
Florida is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profits over public safety, setting up a potentially landmark legal battle over whether AI developers can be held responsible for harm linked to their technology.
Florida is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profits over public safety, setting up a potentially landmark legal battle over whether AI developers can be held responsible for harm linked to their technology.