Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation

The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.

Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom

In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud

YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.

Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement

Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.

'Super Follows': Twitter will soon let users charge followers to view premium posts

Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.

Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices

A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.

Apple to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine

Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.

Dermatologists warn against new waxing trend on TikTok

You shouldn’t try everything you see on the internet, and dermatologists are urging TikTok users not to strip their faces with hot wax after the dangerous stunt started trending online.

Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service

After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.

Faculty member quits after posing as female immigrant on Twitter to make racist, sexist comments

A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.

What parents need to know about Snapchat and keeping kids safe online
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Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.

FOP president suspended from CPD with no pay pending outcome of his case

The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.

Suburban schools using touchless body temperature checks to vet students
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Griffin Sonntag, principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, and Monic Piraino, associate with Dubak Electrical Group Business Development, talk about the technology they're using to help curb the spread of COVID-19.