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
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The statement echoed the comments of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Congress last week, where he testified to the need for a separate regulatory body.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 25, 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
Biden Admin expands plan for 'responsible' ML research and seeks to drive international talks on making binary brainboxes behave.
The Register From ACM News | May 25, 2023
The U.S. government and private sector in recent months have begun more publicly weighing the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence.
PBS.org From ACM News | May 24, 2023
Researchers at Canada's Concordia University found security bugs in 95 of 146 popular Android applications designed for older adults.
Concordia University (Canada) From ACM TechNews | May 24, 2023
Leaders of Taiwan's semiconductor industry fear the nation's supply of engineers will be unable to meet demand for new talent.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 23, 2023
Applied Materials is betting technical talent at nearby universities and the local companies that design chips will spur innovation quickly, making up for cost...The Spokesman-Review From ACM News | May 23, 2023
Industry representatives argue the ruling creates legal uncertainty for many companies who commonly transfer data across international waters.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 22, 2023
World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Japan called for the development of international standards to limit the potential damage from rapid innovations in...The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 22, 2023
More than a dozen companies have popped up to offer services aimed at identifying whether photos, text, and videos are made by humans or machines.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 22, 2023
Yet another hearing—this one with OpenAI's Sam Altman—has come after a new technology with the possibility to fundamentally alter our lives is already in circulation...The New Yorker From ACM News | May 22, 2023
Google will delete accounts after two years of inactivity, and experts expect more data deletion policies to come.
MIT Technology Review From ACM News | May 19, 2023
The Court ruled the families of terrorism victims had not shown the companies "aided and abetted" attacks on their loved ones.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 18, 2023
Drugmakers worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence in the hope of accelerating drug discovery and time to market while cutting costs.
Bloomberg From ACM TechNews | May 18, 2023
Technologists warn about the dangers of the so-called singularity. But can anything actually be done to prevent it?
The New Yorker From ACM News | May 18, 2023
At a congressional hearing, senators from both parties and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said a new federal agency was needed to protect people from AI gone bad.
Wired From ACM News | May 18, 2023