Israel-Hamas war fuels flood of misinformation on social media: Here are the facts
Here's a closer look at the misinformation spreading online about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Here's a closer look at the misinformation spreading online about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Legal counsel for Illinois Comptroller's Office fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic messages
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
Legal counsel for Illinois Comptroller's Office fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic messages
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' leads to arrest of 4 juveniles in northwest Indiana
The dangerous, viral social media trend the “Kool-Aid Man Challenge" has struck again in northwest Indiana, as four juveniles were taken into custody on Sunday.
The dangerous, viral social media trend the “Kool-Aid Man Challenge" has struck again in northwest Indiana, as four juveniles were taken into custody on Sunday.
AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Some schools embracing artificial intelligence to help teach
Across the country, we've heard the concerns about students using artificial intelligence to cheat on their assignments. But some schools are embracing the technology.
Across the country, we've heard the concerns about students using artificial intelligence to cheat on their assignments. But some schools are embracing the technology.
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
How to stay safe online during Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Many people are getting ready to shop online for the holiday season, it's important to keep yourself safe from hackers and scams. Wheeler Coleman from EC-United shares some tips.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Many people are getting ready to shop online for the holiday season, it's important to keep yourself safe from hackers and scams. Wheeler Coleman from EC-United shares some tips.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
'Social Media Safety Day': Cook County shines a light on social media's impact on youth mental health
It was ‘Social Media Safety Day’ in Cook County on Tuesday, which highlights the need to protect children online.
It was ‘Social Media Safety Day’ in Cook County on Tuesday, which highlights the need to protect children online.
Cook County proclaims 'Social Media Safety Day' to advocate for child online protection
Today will be known as "Social Media Safety Day" for years to come in Cook County. The proclamation highlights the need to protect children online.
Today will be known as "Social Media Safety Day" for years to come in Cook County. The proclamation highlights the need to protect children online.
Cook County unveils groundbreaking plan for digital inclusion
Bringing everyone in Cook County digitally together is the goal of a first-of-its-kind plan announced in honor of Digital Inclusion Week. This really became apparent during the pandemic with business meetings and school all moving online. Those who didn't have home access to the internet or computers were left behind.
Bringing everyone in Cook County digitally together is the goal of a first-of-its-kind plan announced in honor of Digital Inclusion Week. This really became apparent during the pandemic with business meetings and school all moving online. Those who didn't have home access to the internet or computers were left behind.
Cook County's digital equity plan addresses access, affordability and safety
A first-of-its-kind plan was announced Monday in honor of Digital Inclusion Week.
A first-of-its-kind plan was announced Monday in honor of Digital Inclusion Week.



















