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."
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden meets with advisors about AI
President Joe Biden met with his science and technology advisors to discuss the ups and downs of artificial intelligence.
Allergy season returns - what to know, how to find relief
As we move further into the spring season, we also get deeper into allergy season. But there is a way to find relief, through technology.
TikTok trend: Unhappy employees using social media to quit their jobs
We are years into the Great Resignation, and employees who are unhappy with their work situation are still opting to leave their jobs in droves. While most employees are still sending official resignation emails, some are using a different method: live quitting over TikTok. Jenn Lim, global workplace expert and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, weighs in on this trend.
The rise of ChatGPT in schools, businesses
At the forefront of an evolving artificial intelligence landscape, ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. The chatbot quietly debuted four months ago but quickly positioned itself as a leader in the world of artificial intelligence bots.
The rise of ChatGPT in schools, businesses
At the forefront of an evolving artificial intelligence landscape, ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. The chatbot quietly debuted four months ago but quickly positioned itself as a leader in the world of artificial intelligence bots.
Scammers may be targeting your smart TV, BBB warns: ‘Don’t fall for it’
The Better Business Bureau said it has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs.
Bulls' Andre Drummond deletes social media to 'focus on my mental health'
The Chicago Bulls' Andre Drummond is leaving social media.
Plastic surgery among younger generation hits all-time high
The younger generations, Gen Z and Millennial, are driving a surge in cosmetic surgery. Facial plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Theda Kontis says the increase could be due to social media and the desire to prevent aging before it's visible. Kontis explains some of the most common procedures among younger patients.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.