QR codes could lead to identity theft, FTC warns

According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal your information. Here’s what to know.

Artificial Intelligence making a difference in health care industry
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Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.

Chicago faith leaders and Comcast unite for second annual holiday laptop giveaway

In a heartwarming holiday initiative, local faith leaders partnered with Comcast for the second year to distribute laptops and internet services to families in need.

Chicago faith leaders and Comcast unite for second annual holiday laptop giveaway
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In a heartwarming holiday initiative, local faith leaders partnered with Comcast for the second year to distribute laptops and internet services to families in need.

TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.

Meta's new Illinois data center now operational

Meta's new data center in DeKalb is officially operational, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts.

Online tool changing the way Illinois students cope
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A growing number of schools in Illinois are using an online film program to help their students cope with anxiety, loneliness, bullying, and social media addiction. Scilla Andreen, CEO of Impactful USA, talks about how their Creative Coping Toolkit is helpings students in distress.

Beyond Zoom fatigue: New evidence shows altered brain activity from virtual meetings
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Move over Zoom fatigue, there's something new we have to worry about when it comes to using the online meeting platform. Fox News' Jennifer Williams shows us there's proof our brain activity changes when we talk to people virtually compared to having a face to face conversation.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam

Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.