The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Quantum computers are only in the developmental stage; experiments are already showing their great potential in the finance industry.
Cointelegraph From ACM News | May 5, 2023
China's government aims to build a metaverse that supports the economy, while its Western counterparts are focused on consumers.
Wired From ACM TechNews | May 4, 2023
The desire to replace writers with AI is a symptom of the larger problem that the guild is fighting for—which is that companies do not value writers and their work...Vice From ACM News | May 4, 2023
FTC says the company violated 2020 privacy order; proposes new protections for children and teens.
Federal Trade Commission From ACM News | May 4, 2023
Congress, too, is starting to take a closer look at how to get ahead of the potential cyberthreat of AI.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 3, 2023
Apple and Google jointly proposed new standards for combatting clandestine surveillance through Bluetooth object-tracking devices like Apple's AirTag.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | May 3, 2023
How to apply rules to the use of generative AI tools is becoming a pressing issue for governments around the world in the wake of the public debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT...The Japan Times (Japan) From ACM News | May 1, 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
The World Wide Web's launch three decades ago marked the beginning of the Internet's evolution into the revolutionary communications tool it has become.
NPR From ACM TechNews | May 1, 2023
For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 1, 2023
A study of communications between drivers and cyclists suggests new autonomous vehicle systems must be able to replicate those social interactions to ensure safety...University of Glasgow (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | April 28, 2023
Hardware, software, and social media companies increasingly must consider the potential social and ethical risks of their products.
K.J. Bannan Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | April 25, 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
Scientists from Slovak security firm ESET found that half of the used routers its researchers purchased for testing were loaded with sensitive corporate information...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | April 24, 2023
In an open letter, a group of EU lawmakers said regulators should be given authority to govern the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 21, 2023