Communications of the ACM
New York City Takes Aim at AI
The Big Apple fields an action plan for artificial intelligence.
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Making Smartphones More Aware
The drive to make electronic devices more situationally, contextually aware of their environments.
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Cracking the Code on Biology
Genetic engineering promises to revolutionize everything from agriculture and biofuels to medicine and food safety.
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GPUs Reshape Computing
Graphical processing units have emerged as a major powerhouse in the computing world, unleashing huge advancements in deep learning and AI.
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Building Morality Into Machines
Technology ethics are a growing concern as artificial intelligence advances and autonomous technologies become reality.
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Cybersecurity Gets Smart
Researchers aim to apply artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to take cybersecurity to a new, higher, and better level.
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Better Memory
Advances in non-volatile memory are changing the face of computing and ushering in a new era of efficiencies.
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Automotive Systems Get Smarter
Automotive infotainment systems are driving changes to automobiles, and to driver behavior.
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Bird-Brained Drones?
Researchers are studying birds and insects in order to make drone flight second nature.
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Drones Lack Autonomy
Researchers and engineers are exploring ways to help Unmanned Aerial Vehicles choose to fly themselves, and to fly more safely.
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Between the Lines
Smartphone apps are driving changes in the way people park. Sensors, crowdsourcing, and big data are making it easier to find open parking spots.
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Welcome to Robot Hotel
A new generation of autonomous robots will usher in changes in the hospitality industry and beyond.
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Smart Transportation Networks Drive Gains
Transportation engineers and city planners are looking to information technology to redefine traffic management in urban areas. With the opportunity, however, comes...
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How Computers Are Changing Biology
Sophisticated computer models and simulations are replacing test tubes and beakers. This revolution in biology research is redefining medicine, agriculture, and...
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Computational Photography Comes Into Focus
Advances in computational photography are making image capture the starting point. The technology is transforming the field.
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Seeing the Big Picture
Lensless cameras and other advances in digital imaging, computational optics, signal processing, and big data are transforming how we think about photography.
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Autonomous Vehicles Roll Forward
Self-driving vehicles will likely provide substantial benefits, and introduce new challenges.
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A New Approach to Information Storage
Disk drives and solid-state drives have long served as the foundation for computer storage, but breakthroughs in molecular and DNA science could revolutionize the...
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All the Items Fit to Print
3-D printing has come of age. It promises to revolutionize a wide range of industries and profoundly change the way people buy and consume.
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Commercial Drones Take Flight
Commercial drones are poised to revolutionize a wide range of industries, though regulatory and privacy concerns have created some resistance.
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