Volunteers are collecting data on the infrastructure in Mali's capital, Bamako, including its public minibus routes, household waste collection points, basic social...Yahoo! News From ACM TechNews | August 31, 2022
The new rules, which would require many online services to increase protections for children, could change how popular social media and game platforms treat minors...The New York Times From ACM News | August 31, 2022
Researchers have found that "pre-bunking" is a simple, promising method to prevent misinformation.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 30, 2022
Assuring youngsters they can use websites without giving away their personal information is not child's play.
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After heavy national investment in semiconductors to break a dependence on global chips, Xi seems unhappy with the results.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 29, 2022
U.S. election officials and security experts are concerned that conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election could encourage interference with...Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 29, 2022
On Aug. 25, online password manager LastPass reported the theft of some of its source code and proprietary information.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 29, 2022
German security researchers determined 5G networks can be hacked, having breached and hijacked live networks in a series of "red teaming" exercises.
IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | August 26, 2022
The White House has directed academic journals to provide immediate access to research that is publicly funded.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | August 26, 2022
The Plan-EAT tool for assessing buildings combined with spatial analysis can improve the design of aged care facilities for people with dementia.
University of New South Wales (Australia) From ACM TechNews | August 25, 2022
Mechanical engineers at Canada's University of Sherbrooke developed landing technology for quadcopter drones that enables them to land on inclined surfaces.
New Atlas From ACM TechNews | August 25, 2022
A newly developed class of biomaterial inks exhibit the same characteristics as highly conductive human tissue like skin.
Texas A&M University Engineering From ACM TechNews | August 25, 2022
Amazon is expanding its reach into the healthcare and smart home industries through its acquisition of a primary care company and a merger with iRobot.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | August 25, 2022
It was the first time that an influence operation promoting U.S. interests abroad had been discovered and taken down from the social media platforms.
The New York Times From ACM News | August 25, 2022
A class-action lawsuit against U.S. multinational technology company Oracle claims it tracks and collects personal information on billions of people.
PC Magazine From ACM TechNews | August 24, 2022
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has released a proposed roadmap for developing its civilian drone industry.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | August 24, 2022
Scientists have enhanced an atom-based radio receiver to detect and display live color TV and videogames.
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology From ACM TechNews | August 23, 2022
One of the world's few rare earths processors outside China has bought exploration rights to mine in Greenland.
abcnews From ACM News | August 23, 2022
AI hype has researchers in fields from medicine to sociology rushing to use techniques they don't always understand—causing a wave of spurious results.
Wired From ACM News | August 22, 2022