Amazon plans to replace 600,000 warehouse jobs with AI — what it means for workers
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As Amazon moves to automate more warehouse roles, AI expert Darren Kimura discusses how artificial intelligence will reshape manufacturing, customer service, and the future of deskless work.

Amazon automation plans raise job concerns: Expert weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
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Amazon is reportedly planning to replace over half a million jobs with warehouse robots. Employment analyst John Challenger weighs in on how automation could reshape the U.S. workforce. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser

ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.

H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration

More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.

AWS outage causes issues for apps, websites worldwide

An Amazon Web Services outage is causing disruptions globally. The service provides remote computing services apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.

Johnson floats social media tax to close $1.15B Chicago budget gap
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a social media tax to address the city’s massive budget deficit, drawing mixed reactions.

Did AI write this? How AI is changing job & college application processes
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As this generation transitions into the workforce, the same tools shaping essays and assignments are now shaping résumés and job applications -- raising new questions about authenticity, fairness, and what “original work” means in both education and employment. Alon Yamin with Copyleaks weighs in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Michigan woman uses ChatGPT to pick winning lottery numbers

The Wyandotte woman is now a whole lot richer after picking the right numbers and scoring the multiplier on her latest Powerball play.

Chicago actors rally to support Hollywood writers on strike
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Local actors gathered at Millennium Park Thursday afternoon to show solidarity for Hollywood writers and actors on strike. The writers went on strike in May over issues including residual pay for streaming and the use of AI.

A parent's guide for protecting children online in an AI world
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Jeff Hughes, author of "How to Raise Smart Kids With AI," dishes out lessons from his book about how to raise children in a world increasingly influenced by artifical intelligence.

NFL uses AI to predict player injuries ? here?s how it could help the Bears
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The NFL is turning to artificial intelligence to help keep players healthy. Using technology developed with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the league has built an AI-powered injury prediction tool that analyzes player data, movement patterns, and performance metrics to forecast potential injuries before they happen.

Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

Some major changes announced for Twitter
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Elon Musk formally changing the app's blue bird logo to a black and white 'X'

The dangers of artificial intelligence
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Artificial intelligence is now influencing almost every sector of America?s economy, but will Congress be able to catch up?

Chicago FBI warns parents about violent online group ?764? targeting teens
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The FBI says there has been a rise in the number of cases and victims involving 764 members. They are a violent online network the bureau says is targeting teens in Chicago and around the world.

Here's how your kid's screen time compares with everyone else

A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.