Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
Are you being quiet fired? Local expert weighs in
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting” — but what about “quiet firing”? It’s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them — things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It’s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.
Chicago Air and Water Show: The science and engineering behind the stunning stunts
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most exciting summer events, drawing huge crowds to watch amazing stunts in the sky and on the lake. But behind the thrilling performances is a lot of fascinating science and engineering that makes it all possible.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
‘Black Cat Boyfriend Summer’: Expert explains the viral trend and what it says about relationships
It’s not just Hot Girl Summer anymore — this season belongs to the “Black Cat Boyfriend.” The viral TikTok trend describes a certain mysterious, independent type of partner, and it’s sparking plenty of conversation about modern relationships. Psychotherapist and author Amy Morin joins us to break down what’s behind the buzz, why it resonates, and what it reveals about the way we connect.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."