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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Microsoft AI Researchers Accidentally Exposed Big Cache of Data
Scientists at cloud security company Wiz discovered Microsoft artificial intelligence researchers accidentally compromised a large collection of private data.
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Amazon Adapts Cashierless Tech for Clothing Stores
A new version of retail giant Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless shopping technology for clothing vendors keeps track of apparel via radio-frequency identification...
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Robotaxis Are Making Enemies as They Go Around San Francisco
Despite receiving recent approval to expand their robotaxi services in San Francisco, Waymo and Cruise continue to face backlash over traffic and safety concerns...
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AI Is Making Politics Easier, Cheaper and More Dangerous
Voters are already seeing AI-generated campaign materials — and likely don't know it.
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Renault-Led Concept Car Offers Cyberattack Protection
French automaker Renault partnered with five French companies to deliver a concept car that features advanced biometry, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity protection...
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Sunak Seeks Biden's Backing on AI After U.K. Left Out of Key Talks
Prime Minister wants London to host proposed global watchdog.
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Amazon to Let Baseball Fans Buy Beer by Scanning Palm
Amazon plans to launch contactless alcohol purchases at Coors Field in Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team, through its Amazon One touchless...
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AI Drug Discovery Is $50-Billion Opportunity for Big Pharma
Drugmakers worldwide are adopting artificial intelligence in the hope of accelerating drug discovery and time to market while cutting costs.
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San Jose Plans Robocar Network Instead of Airport Shuttle
The city's exploration of personal rapid transit is a rejection of both traditional trains and the vision of autonomous vehicles traveling on conventional roads...
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OpenAI Will Pay People to Report Vulnerabilities in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced a new bug bounty program that will offer people $200 to $20,000 for finding and reporting vulnerabilities in the ChatGPT chatbot.
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The U.K. Is Using Drones to Prosecute Small-Boat Migrant Smugglers
The U.K. Home Office has used drones since late 2019 to monitor large areas of the English Channel.
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Brain-Computer Interface Companies Wary of Regulation
Executives of brain-computer interface developers warned of excessive government regulation.
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TikTok Reveals Russian Disinformation Network Targeting European Users
Accounts spread anti-Ukrainian messages in local languages.
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Virtual Exam Case Primes Privacy Fight Over College Room Scans
Cleveland State University asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to review a district court ruling that "room scans" by exam proctoring software...
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Leaked Police Files Offer Clues on How Cops Use Data Firms
Data allegedly from ODIN Intelligence illuminates its software and customers. The company says it's working with law enforcement to investigate.
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Microsoft Invests $10 Billion in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI
The deal will give a boost to Microsoft's Azure cloud, while providing OpenAI with additional specially designed supercomputers to run its complex AI models and...
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Who Owns the Content AI Creates?
AI products like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, which ingest human content to make new material, raise novel legal and ethical issues.
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Apple Scales Back Self-Driving Car and Delays Debut Until 2026
Fully autonomous system is no longer planned for initial debut; company aims to sell consumer model by 2026 for under $100,000.
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'Cryptojacking' Attacks on Financial Firms Surged in First Half
The number of "cryptojacking" attacks on financial companies jumped 30% to 66.7 million during the first half of 2022 compared with the same period last year.
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