The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Artificial intelligence may be an unstoppable force, but in the recruitment market it has met an immovable object: humans. Something has to give.
Paul Marks From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2022
Researchers say their GT Sophy is the first artificial intelligence able to beat professional esports players in the motorsport game Gran Turismo.
Wired From ACM TechNews | February 16, 2022
A virtual reality test can be used to assess an individual's functional cognition, and eventually may be used to test for age-related cognitive decline.
King's College London (U.K.) News Center From ACM TechNews | February 4, 2022
Tally includes broken vases, dislocated shoulders, injured girlfriends; "Why don't you go to the gym like a normal person?"
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | February 2, 2022
Pablo Picasso's descendants plan to auction off more than 1,000 digital pieces representing a previously unseen ceramic work by the Spanish artist.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 31, 2022
A focus on causality is promising to help researchers overcome shortcomings that have bedeviled more traditional approaches to artificial intelligence.
Marina Krakovsky From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2022
Advancements in AI, machine learning, and next-gen technologies are transforming the fight against world hunger.
Logan Kugler From Communications of the ACM | February 1, 2022
Many believe mainstream use of the metaverse will be realized only when cumbersome augmented reality headsets tare replaced by lightweight eyeglass-like alternatives...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | January 11, 2022
Nike has acquired RTFKT, a virtual sneaker company, as part of an effort to expand in the "metaverse," where users can purchase clothing, virtual land, and other...Reuters From ACM TechNews | December 23, 2021
In highly regulated industries, it is critical that laws are translated precisely into code that reflects their intent.
Esther Shein From Communications of the ACM | January 1, 2022
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, plans to expand its virtual interactive venue, The Spaceship, as part of its New Frontier exhibition.
Engadget From ACM TechNews | November 24, 2021
The new 'Searchable Museum' will bring a trove of artifacts, stories, and images to the Internet.
The Washington Post From ACM News | November 22, 2021
Errors and biases in artificial intelligence systems often reflect the data used to train them.
Don Monroe From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2021
The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2021
Artists are jumping into a market that will pay thousands for their work. But they're running into scams, environmental concerns, and crypto hype.
MIT Technology Review From ACM News | October 26, 2021
Key questions and challenges remain, including how to scale qubit devices while reducing noise and errors to the point where the devices become useful.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2021