New Illinois law expands protections against AI-powered cyberbullying
State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr explains how a new Illinois law broadens the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated content and outlines what it means for students, parents and schools.
State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr explains how a new Illinois law broadens the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated content and outlines what it means for students, parents and schools.
Bird is the word! New research helps decode bird communication | ChicagoLIVE
Have you ever wanted to know what birds are saying? University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Julie Elie joins ChicagoLIVE to explain her research in bird communication.
Have you ever wanted to know what birds are saying? University of California, Berkeley's Dr. Julie Elie joins ChicagoLIVE to explain her research in bird communication.
What's "nature's Ozempic" and does it really work? | ChicagoLIVE
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Parents sue Snap after 12-year-old daughter was raped by adult man she met on Snapchat, lawsuit says
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
Son of Dell founder launches power company in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.
Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.
What could Chicago look like in 2126?
A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.
A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.
House committee approves new social media rules for children
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Inside Chicago's robotic show at McCormick Place
From household helpers to futuristic machines that feel straight out of Star Wars, the latest innovations are on display at North America's largest robotics event at McCormick Place.
From household helpers to futuristic machines that feel straight out of Star Wars, the latest innovations are on display at North America's largest robotics event at McCormick Place.
Innovative exoskeleton therapy for stroke survivors developed in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.
Researchers at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation system that uses robotic exoskeletons to virtually connect therapists with stroke survivors during recovery.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
Will Illinois' social media tax push tech companies out? | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Inside ransomware risks, AI's role in cybersecurity
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack. The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country. Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.
How AI is changing cybersecurity: Expert shares ransomware and online safety tips
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.
What you should know before sharing personal information with AI chatbots
As AI becomes more common in everyday life, cybersecurity expert Tony Sabaj shares what users should know about protecting their personal information online.
As AI becomes more common in everyday life, cybersecurity expert Tony Sabaj shares what users should know about protecting their personal information online.
Why Gov. Pritzker's new 0.2% crypto tax is receiving pushback | ChicagoLIVE
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.
Indiana protesters demand pause on Data Centers outside event with Gov. Mike Braun
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
Protesters gathered outside a private luncheon Tuesday, urging Indiana Governor Mike Braun to slow the expansion of data centers across the state and stop offering tax incentives to the companies behind them.
'My whole body did not feel right': Indiana residents protest data center projects
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.
Protesters in Merrillville, Indiana, gathered outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to voice concerns about data centers. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski reports live from the demonstration.