Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Northwestern study analyzes viral teen skincare routines on TikTok
A new Northwestern Medicine study examines viral skin care routines posted by teens on TikTok.
Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
Despite trade war uncertainty, small businesses see growth and hiring gains
As trade tensions and AI disruptions cause headaches for major corporations, small businesses are finding ways to adapt — and even grow. With consumer spending up and hiring on the rise, experts say flexibility is giving smaller companies a competitive edge.
White Sox fans react to new deal that could lead to ownership change | ChicagoNOW
The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday that team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and billionaire investor Justin Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement that could lead to a future ownership change.
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill chats with Jake about Chicago, new film | ChicagoNOW
Mark Hamill is trading galaxies for the Windy City, opening up about his latest movie and his longtime love for Chicago in a new interview with FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton.
AI perfect match? Testing new ChatGPT trend | ChicagoNOW
Can AI show you your perfect match? We test the new trend where people upload their image onto ChatGPT and AI creates a “match.” ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Impact of too much screen time for kids over the summer
The summer is here and with no school, that means your kids could be spending a lot of time in front of a screen.
Top 5 reactions to someone bringing Malort to Vatican City | ChicagoNOW
Someone on Reddit decided to bring Malort to Vatican City. And the reactions did not disappoint.
Teen goes viral after working Burger King shift following graduation |ChicagoNOW
A GoFundMe has raised tons of money for the Metro Atlanta teen who went to work after his graduation!
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
Asian businesswoman invests in Chicago with latest filmmaking technology
The newest movie technology could make Chicago the leader in the film and production industry. An Asian businesswoman is banking on Chicago to become the next Hollywood.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Chicago paper apologizes for AI mishap | ChicagoNOW
A local Chicago newspaper is apologizing after a freelance writer used AI to create a summer reading list that included books that don't actually exist. The Chicago Sun-Times stated that it was unaware the content was not produced by humans and that it is no longer working with the freelance writer. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times issues response after publication of fake book list generated by AI
“We are committed to making sure this never happens again," the Sun-Times said in a statement.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Apple CarPlay update: What to know
Apple has begun rolling out a serious upgrade to CarPlay. Here’s where you can find it.
Online shoppers may soon be able to make purchases with chatbots
Soon, online shoppers may be able to make purchases right through their chatbots, marking a big change in commerce.