The vulnerability could allow attackers to take advantage of an information leak to steal sensitive details like private messages, passwords, and encryption keys...Wired From ACM News | August 9, 2023
The Cyberspace Administration of China has issued draft rules governing the use of facial recognition technology amid public concerns about its overuse.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | August 9, 2023
San Francisco officials and residents are not impressed by self-driving cars, underscoring the challenges ahead for autonomous vehicle companies.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 9, 2023
The U.K.'s Electoral Commission disclosed a "complex cyberattack" in which "hostile actors" accessed copies of electoral registers from August 2021.
BBC News From ACM TechNews | August 9, 2023
Zoom also said that "notwithstanding" the uses outlined in its rules, it "will not use audio, video or chat Customer Content" to train AI without consent
The Washington Post From ACM News | August 9, 2023
People have little protection or recourse when the technology creates and spreads falsehoods about them.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 4, 2023
Modern cars are computers filled with data, with few clear manufacturer policies on what happens to it
The Washington Post From ACM News | August 3, 2023
"I definitely think it's a problem," said Rona Wang, who hopes those who make the software become aware of such biases and develop solutions to mitigate them.
POP! From ACM News | August 3, 2023
U.S. security officials say the White House is hunting for malware purportedly concealed by China within infrastructure critical to U.S. military bases.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | August 3, 2023
Researchers have developed a method to decrease hallucinations by large language models (LLMs) by including "according to" in LLM queries.
Johns Hopkins University Hub From ACM TechNews | August 3, 2023
Researchers discovered a flaw in text messaging that could allow attackers to track smartphone owners' whereabouts.
Northeastern Global News From ACM TechNews | August 2, 2023
A proposed machine learning framework and expanded use of blockchain technology could help counter the spread of fake news, according to new research.
Science Daily From ACM News | August 2, 2023
Generative AI won't just flood the Internet with more lies—it may also create convincing disinformation that's targeted at groups or even individuals.
Wired From ACM News | August 2, 2023
Want to chat with Abraham Lincoln? Facebook owner Meta is an artificial intelligence leader, but rivals with advanced chatbots already are abundant.
CNet From ACM News | August 1, 2023
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses health insurer Cigna of using a computer algorithm to automatically reject hundreds of thousands of patient claims.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 1, 2023
The long-anticipated automation revolution has begun. Robots are ready to operate forklifts and do laundry. It's not as scary as it sounds.
The New York Times From ACM News | July 31, 2023