Communications of the ACM
What Would the Chatbot Say?
Seeking to explain the unanticipated abilities of large language models.
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Crossing the Uncanny Valley
The "uncanny valley effect" may be holding back the field of robotics.
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Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Fight Against World Hunger
Advancements in AI, machine learning, and next-gen technologies are transforming the fight against world hunger.
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The New Form of Currency
Central bank digital currencies hold the promise—and peril—of changing money as we know it.
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The State of Quantum Computing
Recent developments in the field may signal quantum technology will soon be ready for prime time.
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The State of Virtual Reality Hardware
Advances in VR hardware could finally take the technology mainstream.
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Real-World Applications for Drones
Unmanned vehicles have a number of compelling real-world use cases.
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Building a Better Battery
How researchers are improving energy storage devices for power generated from renewable sources like solar and wind.
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Why Cryptocurrencies Use So Much Energy
The electricity consumption of mining for cryptocurrencies is becoming a real concern. Here's what to do about it.
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The State of Wireless Charging
Apple's recent wireless charging announcements highlight how far the tech has come—and how far it needs to go.
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The .s. Goes All-In on Tech Inclusion
A wave of U.S. federal funding aims to make the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields more inclusive.
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Drivers, These Robots Have Your Back
Automated safety systems can prevent an accident before the driver is even aware of the possibility.
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Is 'Good Enough' Computing Good Enough?
The energy-accuracy trade-off in approximate computing.
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Structural Electronics Come Online
Multifunction components are becoming more common as the world gets "smarter."
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Leap Into the Future?
Whatever Magic Leap is working on, it could revolutionize the fields of augmented and virtual reality.
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Alternatives For the Mouse-Averse
Controlling computers with gestures offers greater potential than a mouse ever could.
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Adding Depth to Mobile Imaging
Google's Project Tango aims to provide an additional dimension to the next generation of mobile devices.
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How the Incite Project Allots Supercomputer Hours
Researchers vie for some of the billions of computer-hours available on two of the world’s fastest supercomputers.
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2014 Bower Award Goes To… Validation
Edmund Clarke will receive the Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science.
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Dark Fiber Is Lighting p
After years of scarce activity, laying fiber is big business once again.12