Vector databases, commonly used for similarity search and product recommendations, are a shining light in the era of Artificial…
From ACM NewsEsther Shein Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 8, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
The Bank of Japan said that following two years of experimentation, Japan in April will initiate a program to test a digital currency.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | February 23, 2023
A massive three-dimensional printer is being used to build what is thought to be the first 3D-printed two-story home in the U.S.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | January 18, 2023
The Pacific island-nation of Tuvalu intends to replicate itself in the metaverse, to preserve its history and culture amid threatened submersion by rising sea levels...Reuters From ACM TechNews | November 18, 2022
Italy has banned the use of facial recognition technology and "smart glasses," except when used in judicial investigations or the fight against crime.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | November 16, 2022
Quantum computer startup QuEra announced the public accessibility of its 256-quantum bit (qubit) Aquila computer through Amazon.com cloud's Braket quantum computer...Reuters From ACM TechNews | November 2, 2022
Ride-hailing firm Lyft announced it was testing an earnings algorithm so drivers in 18 U.S. cities can view destination and pay details before accepting requests...Reuters From ACM TechNews | October 18, 2022
While startups have promised to develop truly driverless cars, industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may need to be a permanent part of the...Reuters From ACM TechNews | September 15, 2022
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has released a proposed roadmap for developing its civilian drone industry.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | August 24, 2022
Anonymous Internet user "ChinaDan" posted on hacker forum Breach Forums last week offering to sell the data for 10 bitcoin, worth about $200,000.
Reuters From ACM News | July 6, 2022