Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Biomedical Digital Twins
Considering the transformative possibilities of simulated models of biological phenomena and systems at multiple scales.
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The Fight to Repair
How the battle over the right to repair is tipping in favor of consumers.
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Using Psychology to Bolster Cybersecurity
Getting into the minds of attackers to protect the enterprise.
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'Smart' Glasses Skew Power Balance with Non-Wearers
Researchers at Cornell and Brown universities found that wearers of augmented reality or smart glasses hold certain advantages, according to non-wearers.
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Shining a Light on the Dark Web
How the Dark Web continues to operate, and why law enforcement will not shut it down anytime soon.
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Distilling What We Know
Researchers look to cut large GPT models down to size.
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Computer-Assisted Proofs Take on Fluid Flow
Researchers use computers to show that equations can "blow up."
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3D Modeling Draws on AI
Artificial intelligence can unlock speed and quality improvements in three-dimensional graphics.
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The Rise of the Chatbots
How do we keep track of the truth when bots are becoming increasingly skilled liars?
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Outsmarting Deepfake Video
Looking for truth, when "it's becoming surprisingly easy to distort reality."
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Standards to Secure the Sensors That Power IoT
Existing security standards do not always offer sufficient protection to secure the Internet of Things.
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Locking Down Secure Open Source Software
Can even secure open source software ever be considered truly safe?
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. . . And the Computer Plays Along
Software can improvise on the spot to accompany the performance of live musicians.
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Neural Networks for Drug Discovery and Design
Architectures suited for molecules streamline the identification of pharmaceutical candidates.
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Adding Smarts to Vending Machines Drives Convenience, Efficiency
Advanced feature sets and functionality are projected to drive the market for connected vending to nearly nine million units by 2024.
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Virtual Influencers in the Real World
We are increasingly engaging with these digital personalities, online and offline.
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How Brain Chips Can Change You
Studies show Elon Musk's new tech can bend your mind in strange and troubling ways.
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Computational Linguistics Finds Its Voice
Advances in artificial intelligence permit computers to converse with humans in seemingly realistic ways.
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Can AI Demonstrate Creativity?
When fed a sufficient amount of training data, artificial intelligence techniques can be used to generate new ideas in several different ways. Is that creativity...
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