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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.
Researchers at Japan's University of Tokyo have developed a robotic manipulator based on the muscles and tendons in an ostrich's neck.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | May 4, 2023
A new irrigation optimization tool can estimate water loss from soil caused by evapotranspiration 100 times faster than state-of-the-art methods, while preserving...Stanford News Service 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
Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 4, 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
Camera- and liquid-crystal display-equipped smart glasses can "balance" a scene by dimming bright objects without affecting dim ones.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | May 3, 2023
Columbia Engineering scientists melded advanced tactile sense with motor learning algorithms into a dexterous robot hand that does not rely on vision.
Columbia Engineering News From ACM TechNews | May 3, 2023
Analysis suggests the presence or absence of deadlines does not affect people's stress levels.
University of Houston News From ACM TechNews | May 2, 2023
Cornell University researchers have discovered over 20 never-before-seen self-assembled crystal structures.
Cornell Chronicle From ACM TechNews | May 2, 2023
Drawing Intelligence from actual brain cells could deliver human-like cognition in diverse fields.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | May 2, 2023
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a robot that can paint an abstract acrylic. Is it art?
The New York Times From ACM News | May 2, 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
Researchers at Drexel and Vanderbilt universities investigated adolescent Instagram users' experiences on the social media platform to ensure they receive requested...Drexel News From ACM TechNews | 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
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