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.
Researchers are aiming to deepen ties between humans and nature through face-to-face chats with long-lost creatures. The conversation starts by scanning a QR code.
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 ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
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 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.
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.
Right now, only platform cameras—not train cameras—are outfitted with the technology. Megan Hickey reports.
The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 6200 block of South Campbell Avenue.
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.
Students in Tim Kosiek's education pathway class learned how to use ChatGPT to help create lesson plans and more.
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
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 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.
Sally Lou Loveman spent more than two decades as a producer for Oprah Winfrey, and now she is committed to helping people find their inner voice.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Severe weather is expected in the Chicago area Monday, with two rounds of storms that could bring damaging winds and flash flooding arriving midday and again in the evening.
Unseen video and never-before-heard testimony will come out Monday during hearings on Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
A truck flipped over on top of a car and spilled gravel on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Monday morning.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
King Charles III lands in Washington on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. He will attend a state dinner hosted by President Trump then travel to meet with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed Monday that he approached American Airlines to explore a possible merger between the two carriers, but got nowhere.
Kids today have countless ways to connect, but at the amateur radio club at Garden School in Queens in New York City, kids are learning about a communication method that was popular 70 years ago. Michael George reports.
An independent board is sharing what it found after investigating the actions of federal agents during the immigration crackdown in the fall of 2025. Asal Rezaei reports.
The week is meant to celebrate the culture and education from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It will end with the first-ever Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field.
A Chicago man faces murder and attempted murder charges for the shooting that killed one CPD veteran and critically injured another.
Severe storms were headed for the Chicago area Monday, with two rounds of active weather expected.
Unseen video and never-before-heard testimony will come out Monday during hearings on Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
Sally Lou Loveman spent more than two decades as a producer for Oprah Winfrey, and now she is committed to helping people find their inner voice.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Sergeant Frank Veselak, at 100 years young, is a lifelong Chicagoan who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts.
After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner.
The Chicago Bears ended up selecting seven players in the NFL Draft — three defensive players and four on the offensive side.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
Chicago police early Monday were investigating two break-ins at businesses just a few doors apart in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
The inbound Dan Ryan Expressway was disrupted on Chicago's South Side early Monday after a pursuit all the way from Northwest Indiana led to a crash.
Two men were killed late Sunday in a shooting in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder in the Swedish Hospital shooting that killed Chicago police officer John Bartholomew and critically injured another.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
