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From ACM NewsSamuel Greengard| December 7, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
In Senegal, Rokhaya Diagne is using artificial intelligence to help the world eradicate malaria by 2030.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | November 6, 2023
Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy.
The New York Times From ACM News | October 24, 2023
The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X.
The New York Times From ACM News | September 28, 2023
A study by UNESCO found "staggering" global education inequity due to overreliance on remote learning technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | September 8, 2023
The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 24, 2023
The audio sounds like it's being played underwater. Still, it's a first step toward creating more expressive devices to assist people who can't speak.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 22, 2023
University of Massachusetts Amherst's Brian Levine and a dozen computer scientists have developed a computational model that evaluates customer reviews of social...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | August 16, 2023
A new report indicates that the guardrails for widely used chatbots can be thwarted, leading to an increasingly unpredictable environment for the technology.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 28, 2023
Russia has built a network of technology contractors to supply it with surveillance equipment in order to spy on and quash internal dissent.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 13, 2023
Researchers verified a key measurement from a study earlier this year that had faced doubts from other scientists.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 27, 2023
The best use for generative A.I. in health care, doctors say, is to ease the heavy burden of documentation that takes them hours a day and contributes to burnout...The New York Times From ACM News | June 27, 2023
A.I. companies have an edge in blocking the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse material. They've seen how social media companies failed.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 27, 2023
Employees of the Chinese-owned video app have regularly posted user information on a messaging and collaboration tool called Lark, according to internal documents...The New York Times From ACM News | May 25, 2023
As China and the U.S. jockey for tech primacy, wireless carriers in dozens of states are tearing out Chinese equipment. That has turned into a costly, difficult...The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2023
New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults' access to online services.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 1, 2023
Early adopters thought cryptocurrencies would be free from prying eyes, but tracking the flow of funds has become a big business.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 24, 2023
Veterinary telemedicine could help more pet owners access much-needed care and put anxious animals at ease, but challenges remain.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 11, 2023
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has...The New York Times From ACM News | April 3, 2023