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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Big Tech to Work with EU to Fight Misinformation, Deepfakes
Although voluntary, breaking the Code after signing up to it risks an even heavier fine than breaching GDPR rules.
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Musk Puts Twitter Acquisition 'Temporarily on Hold'
Musk wants to investigate whether the number of bots on the platform is as low as the company claims—or is he looking for a way out?
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Google Forces Developers to Explain Data Collection
Developers can begin declaring how they use collected data, with a deadline of July 20 to complete their submissions.
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U.S. Authorities Link $600m Cryptocurrency Theft to Notorious North Korean Lazarus Group
The hacking incident occurred in March 2022, resulting in the theft of more than $600 million in Ethereum and USDC stablecoins.
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Ukraine Requests ICANN, Crypto Exchanges Block Russia
Namecheap tells Russian customers to leave.
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AI Cannot Patent its Own Work, U.S. Copyright Office Rules
Copyright law only protects "the fruits of intellectual labor" that "are founded in the creative powers of the human mind," it says.
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Microsoft to (Finally) Block Macros to Stop Malware
Threat groups often hide malware behind macros in innocent-seeming documents, but Microsoft's proposed change should make that route less effective.
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World's Largest Companies Accused of Greenwashing
Apple, Amazon, and Google were among the companies said to 'lack integrity' when it came to setting, and following, net-zero pledges.
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Europol Ordered to Delete Data Concerning Individuals with No Criminal Link
The EU police agency has been accused of hoovering up data indiscriminately to create tools and algorithms.
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German Factory Fire Could Worsen Global Chip Shortage
ASML is the sole provider of the extreme ultraviolet lithography machines used by TSMC, Samsung and other chip makers.
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Insurers Cut Cyber Cover as Ransomware Losses Surge
Insurance firms are worried about profits as ransomware gangs become more sophisticated.
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Google Pledges $1 Million to Secure Open Source Software
Google's Open Source Security Team is starting with a $1-million investment, and plans to expand the program's scope based on community feedback.
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Counterfeit, Substandard Chips are Penetrating the Supply Chain, Industry Insiders Warn
Many electronic manufacturers are turning to risky supply channels to meet demand.
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