Kevin Gaiss

6 days ago | nbcboston.com | Kevin Gaiss

There is growing concern about artificial intelligence relationships showing up in schools around Connecticut. Students are using AI chatbots for companionship that can quickly spiral out of control. Inside Ellington Middle School, the school counselors say they are always trying to create a safe environment for students. It also ensures students feel comfortable sharing what is going on at school. Currently they are looking for a new concerning issue.

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Police departments in Connecticut are using GPS devices launched from their cruisers to track suspect vehicles that flee without having to chase them, but not everyone is in favor of the new technology. "When activated it does emit a small laser so you can get it in sight," explained Sgt. Matthew D'Esposito with the Newington Police Department. The police technology is designed to prevent pursuits.

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Rallies and protests happened around the state Thursday on a slew of policies and plans coming out of both Washington and Hartford. Crowds flocked to the capitol city early Thursday to send a message to state leaders. "We are going to let the powers at be in the capital be know that the workers are fed up," Ed Hawthorne, president of CT AFL-CIO, said. He was one of an arrays of unions and representatives of working-class people in Connecticut organizing on "May Day," or international workers day.

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

A projected tax increase in Hamden has left homeowners stunned and frustrated as they await their next tax bill. It comes on the heels of the pandemic-fueled home-buying frenzy municipalities around Connecticut experienced. "It is devastating," said Kay Lobban, who just bought her home in Hamden two years ago. Being a homeowner just two years, she was shocked to hear about the spike. "Think of the people that are living here already and how much we have to pay already," she said.

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

It's that time of year again - ticks are popping up across the state. If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, you should be vigilant. They're hanging on to low-hanging foliage waiting for a host to walk by so they can grab on for a ride. "With the dog he makes me go outside more often so like four hours a day try to get as much time as we can," said Ahmed Zaghaloul, who was out for a walk with his dog at Wadsworth Falls State Park.