Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Good News! China and the US Are Talking About AI Dangers
Scientists from the world's two superpowers are concerned about the risks of AI—which may offer a bridge to developing global regulations.
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They Helped Train Google's AI. Then They Got Fired After Speaking Out
Google contract workers employed by Appen alleged Wednesday that they were fired after raising concerns about AI and their working conditions.
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U.S. Government Agencies Hit in Global Cyberattack
The news adds to a growing tally of victims of a sprawling hacking campaign that began two weeks ago and has hit major U.S. universities and state governments. ...
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Europe Moves Ahead on AI Regulation, Challenging Tech Giants' Power
Brussels brought a new antitrust challenge against Google on the same day European lawmakers voted to approve the E.U. AI Act.
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Tools to Assess Crime Risk for Young Cohorts Likely to Fail over Time
Scientists suggest cohort bias driven by societal change undermines risk assessment instruments used to evaluate crime likelihood.
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The U.S. Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens
A newly declassified report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that the federal government is buying troves of data about Americans...
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Doctors Are Using Chatbots in an Unexpected Way
Despite the drawbacks of turning to artificial intelligence in medicine, some physicians find that ChatGPT improves their ability to communicate empathetically...
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Drone Taxis Take First Test Spin in Israel
Israel has begun test flights of autonomous aircraft for heavy cargo, and eventually passenger transport, as part of a two-year, government-led project to manage...
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Sunak Seeks Biden's Backing on AI After U.K. Left Out of Key Talks
Prime Minister wants London to host proposed global watchdog.
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Singapore Plans Nationwide Network to Protect Against Future Quantum Threats
Telecommunication companies in Singapore plan to overhaul existing fiber networks to protect themselves, and their customers, from future quantum computer attacks...
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Ground Rules for the Age of AI Warfare
How to keep autonomous weapons from stumbling into conflict.
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U.S. Will Be 'Sole Winner' if Japan Copies Chip Curbs on China, Beijing's Envoy to Tokyo Warns
Japan would risk the future of its semiconductor sector if it cut off the huge China market, Chinese ambassador Wu Jianghao says.
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SEC Shakes Crypto with Binance Suit
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a massive lawsuit Monday against the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and its founder.
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House Democrat's Bill Would Mandate AI Disclosure
The bill would require output created by generative AI, such as ChatGPT, to include: "Disclaimer: this output has been generated by artificial intelligence."
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Who Is Liable for A.I. Creations?
Tools like ChatGPT could open a new line of questions around tech products and harmful content.
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Black Men Were Likely Underdiagnosed with Lung Problems Due to Bias in Software
A study published last week suggests built-in software bias may be responsible for the underdiagnosis of lung problems among Black men.
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White House Unveils Efforts to Guide Federal Research of AI
The Biden administration announced new initiatives to guide federally supported research on artificial intelligence.
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Federal Regulators Fine Amazon $25 Million Over Child Privacy Issues
The company also was hit with a second fine over Ring, its home surveillance company.
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