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Chicago Tech News

For readers in Chicago, this page covers startup growth, digital product launches, tech industry regulation and the digital trends shaping the city. Reporting takes in firms that drive the local economy and the platforms that alter daily life.


Robotics

Robotics

Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 Platform

The Gen 7 platform and Polyscope X software were showcased at PACK EXPO in Chicago, emphasizing built-in cybersecurity and physical AI tools.

Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 Platform

Quantum Computing

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Do you think big tech investment in Chicago will meaningfully benefit local workers?

Quantum Computing

IBM Unveils Quantum Computer in Illinois

The IBM Quantum System Two, driven by the Nighthawk processor, is on display at Hyde Park Labs before moving to a planned South Side quantum park.

IBM Unveils Quantum Computer in Illinois

Biotech

Biotech

GE HealthCare Science Chief Taha Kass-Hout Resigns

The company's chief science and technology officer will leave his post effective December 31, 2026.

GE HealthCare Science Chief Taha Kass-Hout Resigns

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Harvey Unveils Legal AI Tools in Chicago

The legal AI company introduced Outlook agents, an Intake solution for in-house teams, and a planned iManage integration at a Chicago forum.


Data Centers

Live Poll

Do you expect the cost of cloud computing and AI tools to rise next year?

Data Centers

Setara Launches Daily GPU Price Index

Setara Financial Corp. released the Setara Index, a daily benchmark tracking on-demand prices for seven GPU models.

Setara Launches Daily GPU Price Index

More in Tech

This section follows local firm performance, regulatory updates, product innovations and the intersection of digital tools with city life. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it, wherever a technology story takes hold. Digital infrastructure and innovation remain subjects of scrutiny as federal and city policies influence how data and hardware are managed. The shift toward specialized software development and automated services across sectors drives the most frequent updates.