Sperm-injecting robot used to create babies in scientific breakthrough
According to the MIT report, engineers used a Sony PlayStation 5 controller to operate the robot.
Huntley High School student charged after racist, threatening messages sent through social media
A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.
April Google search trends: Barbie Movie, Coachella and Easter
Google Technology expert Charity Mhende breaks down what people were searching for over the past month. The new Barbie Movie spiked many questions, Coachella has people searching for outfit inspiration and religious celebrations Easter, Passover and Eid were trending.
People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
ChatGPT: What you should know about the AI chatbot and its impacts, both good and bad
There has been a lot of attention over ChatGPT, as well as its impact on not only education, but other facets of life as well. Here's what you should know about the relatively new chatbot technology, as well as its impact on society, and people's concerns about it.
Chicago police warn of robbery suspects using social media to target victims
The two robberies occurred in broad daylight and involved the use of knives.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast
A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.
Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.
Red Cross urges gamers to obey laws of war while playing first-person shooters: 'Even wars have rules'
The humanitarian group wants to fight against the normalization of war, even for people playing video games on their couches.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois part of massive antitrust lawsuit against Google
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.