Expansion of Kane County child exploitation unit 'quadruples' caseload
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
"AI poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens," one legal expert says.
"AI poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens," one legal expert says.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
'Have to tap into reality': Did social media play a major role in downtown chaos?
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Growing trends sees social media launching careers of young people
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
How to get money from Facebook?s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Illinois part of massive antitrust lawsuit against Google
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing digital advertising technologies.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is accusing the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing digital advertising technologies.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
NPR stops using Twitter after labeled 'Government-funded Media'
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
Robot dog helps fight crime in this major US city
The mayor of New York City announced new technology to help fight crime, including robots, one of them resembling a dog.
The mayor of New York City announced new technology to help fight crime, including robots, one of them resembling a dog.
Global tech company launching in Aurora — what to know
The city of Aurora is getting ready to welcome a new business, and hundreds of new jobs.
The city of Aurora is getting ready to welcome a new business, and hundreds of new jobs.
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Person responsible for ?liking? anti-transgender post from CPD Twitter account will be held accountable, Lightfoot says
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Researchers predict which jobs may be safe from A.I. exposure
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.
Are you better at your job than a robot?
Artificial intelligence is all the rage right now, but is a can your job be replaced by a bot? Many job fields will be a risk with bots on the rise. Jobs in human resources, customer service, accounting, finance, journalism will all be a risk of significant change.
Artificial intelligence is all the rage right now, but is a can your job be replaced by a bot? Many job fields will be a risk with bots on the rise. Jobs in human resources, customer service, accounting, finance, journalism will all be a risk of significant change.
Ford files patent for drones to jump start vehicles with dead batteries
For drivers who find themselves stranded with a dead battery and no one around to help, Ford may be developing technology to help.
For drivers who find themselves stranded with a dead battery and no one around to help, Ford may be developing technology to help.
Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
Walmart plans for 65% of stores to be serviced by automated supply chains by 2026
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.