AI grandmother in London flips the script on scam callers
Daisy is the newest member of the fraud prevention team at Virgin Media O2 in London.
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Daisy is the newest member of the fraud prevention team at Virgin Media O2 in London.
the AI-generated grandma named Daisy ties up fraudsters in endless chatter, with a goal of getting them frustrated. Tina Kraus reports.
Artificial intelligence tools are being used to make advancements in healthcare. CBS News Chicago spoke to one expert at the University of Illinois about how Ai is changing the industry.
The technology, ZeroEyes, is also in use by the Chicago Transit Authority in a pilot program, and the security director at Navy Pier wants to see the CTA program expanded. Megan Hickey reports.
Navy Pier Security Director Dan O’Shea hopes the Chicago Transit Authority expands its pilot program with the same technology, ZeroEyes—particularly after four people were shot and killed on a Blue Line train this week. Megan Hickey reports.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
ZeroEyes' AI technology has been set up to detect guns at train stations in the Chicago Transit Authority system, though the agency has not said specifically where. Megan Hickey reports.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Right now, only platform cameras—not train cameras—are outfitted with the technology. Megan Hickey reports.
Pritzker signed the law, HB4623, on Friday of last week. It takes effect Jan. 1.
AI can generate fake articles, doctor pictures, and even generate convincing robocalls, just in time for November's vote. Northwestern University researchers launched a new platform to help us journalists detect deep-fakes.
While it can be a difficult disability to treat, Michael George explains how AI helps manage dyslexia. It's one of the most common learning disabilities, affecting more than 40 million people in the U.S.
We will take a joke from Albert Ramon over a joke written by AI any day.
A CBS News investigation found ChatGPT gave incorrect or incomplete answers to some questions about how to vote in battleground states in the U.S. presidential election.
As concern grows over the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, the government is asking leading AI companies for advice. Michael Yoshida explains how CEOs from companies prevent potential disasters.
As Doctor Mallika Marshall reports a new stethoscope using artificial intelligence is helping doctors detect valve problems before they become more serious. The device received FDA approval two years ago.
CBS 2 Chicago, along with our partners at CBS News, are taking a look inside the romance scam epidemic that leaves victims with broken hearts and empty wallets.
CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
REM, Billie Eilish, and Jon Bon Jovi are among the artists who have signed an open letter calling for an end to what they have deemed “predatory” use of artificial intelligence in the music industry.
Researchers hope artificial intelligence will help by predicting personality types in dogs based on the behavioral attributes, not by the breed or gender of the dog.
While a colonoscopy might not be on everyone's list of favorite things to do, it's an incredibly important medical procedure. Colorectal cancer is the third-highest leading cause of cancer in the U.S. Doctors at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center took CBS 2 into a colonoscopy procedure room to show how a new high-tech tool helps improve screening and will hopefully save lives.
One sophomore at Richmond Burton Community High School said she did not even know it was possible to have her own image manipulated in such a fashion. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
One sophomore at Richmond Burton Community High School said she did not even know it was possible to have her own image manipulated in such a fashion.
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports on some tech companies are incorporating AI into everything from our phones to the operating room.
Have you ever looked up in the sky and noticed colored spots on either one or both sides of the sun? If so, you probably saw a sun dog, also known as parhelia or mock sun.
The crash happened around 5:43 a.m. in the 2500 block of West North Avenue.
Vincente Rodriguez, 20, of Aurora, Illinois, was charged with three felony counts of reckless homicide with a motor vehicle.
Partly cloudy skies are on tap with some lake-effect snow showers, favoring Northwest Indiana.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
A missile fired from Yemen, struck Tel Aviv Saturday morning in a very rare case of Israel's missile-defense systems failing to intercept a projectile fired at the city.
A further 150,000 who were displaced within the country by the 13-year civil war are estimated to have returned to their village or city of origin.
The Democrat-controlled senate easily passed a bipartisan temporary spending bill 85 to 11 that will fund the government through mid-March.
Barney is a 4-month-old puppy looking for his new home. He has a gentle nature and loves giving kisses and snuggling.
Police said a car was used to enter a Game Stop store, leaving broken glass and toppled merchandise.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
Each year, City Council members work with school principals to find families who are having an especially tough time at the holidays to help them get Christmas gifts under the tree.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
