Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Some schools embracing artificial intelligence to help teach
Across the country, we've heard the concerns about students using artificial intelligence to cheat on their assignments. But some schools are embracing the technology.
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
How to stay safe online during Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Many people are getting ready to shop online for the holiday season, it's important to keep yourself safe from hackers and scams. Wheeler Coleman from EC-United shares some tips.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
New biomedical research center launching in Chicago
A new era of biomedical research is launching in Chicago, thanks to a generous $250 million private investment.
Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
'Social Media Safety Day': Cook County shines a light on social media's impact on youth mental health
It was ‘Social Media Safety Day’ in Cook County on Tuesday, which highlights the need to protect children online.
Cook County proclaims 'Social Media Safety Day' to advocate for child online protection
Today will be known as "Social Media Safety Day" for years to come in Cook County. The proclamation highlights the need to protect children online.
Cook County unveils groundbreaking plan for digital inclusion
Bringing everyone in Cook County digitally together is the goal of a first-of-its-kind plan announced in honor of Digital Inclusion Week. This really became apparent during the pandemic with business meetings and school all moving online. Those who didn't have home access to the internet or computers were left behind.
Cook County's digital equity plan addresses access, affordability and safety
A first-of-its-kind plan was announced Monday in honor of Digital Inclusion Week.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
'Doggo' and 'beast mode' among 690 words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
Is your doggo ‘grammable?
Bears unveil augmented reality photo opportunity with Justin Fields, Cole Kmet
The Chicago Bears will host the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Bears unveil augmented reality photo opportunity with superstars
The Chicago Bears will host the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Chatbots can now talk, but experts warn they may be listening too
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
'The Creator': Gareth Edwards on blurring the line between humans, A.I. in new sci-fi thriller
The timely topic of artificial intelligence is front-and-center in the new science fiction thriller “The Creator," hitting theaters this weekend.