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From ACM NewsSamuel Greengard| December 7, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 24, 2023
U.S. pharmacy chain CVS is among those interested in a pill-tracking device created by Virginia-based high school student Archishma Marrapu.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | August 24, 2023
Scientists evaluated eight artificial intelligence-based pedestrian detectors used in driverless car research, and found they may have difficulty detecting children...New Scientist From ACM TechNews | August 23, 2023
How the Dark Web continues to operate, and why law enforcement will not shut it down anytime soon.
Esther Shein From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2023
Ships without crews. Self-directed drone swarms. How a U.S. Navy task force is using off-the-shelf robotics and artificial intelligence to prepare for the next...Wired From ACM News | August 22, 2023
Researchers explored the octopus's neural makeup that defines its learning processes using automated tissue preparation and new machine learning reconstruction...The Jerusalem Post (Israel) From ACM TechNews | August 22, 2023
The audio sounds like it's being played underwater. Still, it's a first step toward creating more expressive devices to assist people who can't speak.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 22, 2023
A driverless Cruise taxi with a passenger collided with a fire truck Thursday night, just one week after state officials allowed the service to expand.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 21, 2023
Engineers and researchers are developing a humanoid robot that can fly airplanes without requiring cockpit modifications.
EuroNews From ACM TechNews | August 21, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers at Trellix have identified vulnerabilities in commonly used applications in data centers that could allow hackers to gain access and shut...CyberScoop From ACM TechNews | August 16, 2023
University of Massachusetts Amherst's Brian Levine and a dozen computer scientists have developed a computational model that evaluates customer reviews of social...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | August 16, 2023
A new algorithm describes the various motions that help animals navigate their environments by changing their body shapes.
Caltech News From ACM TechNews | August 11, 2023
Computer scientists found hackers can translate the movements of virtual and augmented reality headset users into words using spyware and artificial intelligence...UC Riverside News From ACM TechNews | August 11, 2023