By knitting together multiple components and data streams, multimodal AI offers the promise of smarter, more human-like systems…
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.
A number of lawyers and experts say measures to safeguard citizens online are badly needed, but the bill was criticized by both privacy advocates and tech companies...The New York Times From ACM News | August 5, 2022
Industrial policy is back in Washington, as a vast semiconductor and science bill gives the government new sway over a strategic industry.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 4, 2022
DeepMind has expanded its database of microscopic biological mechanisms, hoping to accelerate research into all living things.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 2, 2022
A Congressional probe found seven of the largest U.S. bitcoin mining companies could cumulatively use as much electricity as all the homes in Houston.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 18, 2022
People still working remotely are turning to virtual co-working spaces for accountability through a Zoom screen.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 18, 2022
The sheer amount of tech tools and knowledge required to discreetly seek an abortion underlines how wide open we are to surveillance.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 15, 2022
The pace of automation has accelerated in the pandemic, as big players invest billions in their efforts to streamline how goods are sorted and shipped.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 13, 2022
Why a country known for blazing broadband and innovative devices remains tethered to a browser that most of the world abandoned long ago.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 11, 2022
One company, Floreo, is hoping their tools will lead the way, despite some criticisms from autism self-advocates.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 5, 2022
With the technology improving and costs falling, 3D printing could be poised to play a major role in manufacturing.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 5, 2022
Delays in setting up the spacecraft's navigation software mean the mission may not reach the asteroid until 2029 or 2030, rather than 2026.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 27, 2022
A report published by Microsoft also found that Moscow's disinformation campaign to establish a narrative of the war favorable to Russia was doing better than expected...The New York Times From ACM News | June 23, 2022
Meta agreed to change its advertising technology and to pay a penalty as part of a settlement over allegations it had discriminated against Facebook users.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | June 22, 2022
The technology giant will stop offering automated tools that predict a person's gender, age and emotional state and will restrict the use of its facial recognition...The New York Times From ACM News | June 21, 2022
Paige Thompson's lawyers said she had been looking for cracks so they could be fixed. A jury found her guilty of wire fraud and hacking charges.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 20, 2022
This is Ms. Ury's job: to validate, as much as to volley back what she claims are research-backed strategies for hacking modern romance.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 13, 2022
Automakers and technology companies say they are making driving safer, but verifying these claims is difficult.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 9, 2022
In myth, the cryptocurrency is egalitarian, decentralized and all but anonymous. The reality is very different, scientists have found.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 8, 2022
OpenSea, one of the highest-profile crypto start-ups, is facing a backlash over stolen and plagiarized nonfungible tokens.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 6, 2022