Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen reintroduced the QUIET Act to mandate that AI-generated voices disclose their nature during robocalls, with violators facing fines.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the monarch butterfly as threatened, responding to population declines caused by habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Public feedback is sought until March 12.

The IDNR in Illinois enforces rules against using drones, AI, and e-bikes while hunting to maintain ethical standards and legal compliance. Violators risk severe penalties, including equipment seizure.

Chicago launched the Smart Streets Pilot program, using cameras to enforce parking laws and keep bus and bike lanes clear, beginning with a warning phase.

Two pioneers of artificial intelligence, John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to machine learning.

Verizon customers experienced another service disruption, this time impacting calls to landlines, resolved quickly with no cause provided, causing frustration after recent outages.

The University of Chicago's South Side Science Festival offered hands-on experiences in STEM for children and families.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago launched a database with diagnostic images to aid veterinary care and conservation of exotic species, following the loss of Nakili, an eastern black rhino.

Verizon customers experienced nationwide outages, with phones entering SOS mode, affecting calls and texts. The company acknowledged the issue and engineers are working on a fix.

The Cook County GIS division released CookViewer 3.0, an app update enhancing the mobile experience with Spanish language support and new features like full PIN search and historical imagery.

Chicago police are investigating damage from apparent gunfire at Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu, a studio owned by Muslim personality Eddie Redzovic. CAIR urges treating it as a possible hate crime.

Kayla Austin created a device and app, "My Gun's Been Moved," plus a program "My Safety Circle" to address firearm safety and prevent accidental shootings.

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology will showcase a STEAM-themed exhibit at the 2024 Illinois State Fair, integrating the state's film heritage and educational activities.