Communications of the ACM
Why the Simplex Method, at Age 75, is Still the Go-To Algorithm
Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis… From ACM NewsAn 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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Making Traffic a Thing of the Past
New AI technologies are making it possible to autonomously reduce traffic.
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The Impact of Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have mixed effects on employee productivity, creativity, and relationships.
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NFT Thefts and What to Do About Them
When someone steals a non-fungible token (NFT), the options for recourse are not always clear.
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Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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Technology's Impact on Morality
Leading technologists and thinkers are concerned about technology's impact on our ethical thinking.
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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Fight Against World Hunger
Advancements in AI, machine learning, and next-gen technologies are transforming the fight against world hunger.
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Google's AI Upscaling Technology Outperforms Previous Models
New models developed by the search giant upgrade the resolution of photos.
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Weather Control via Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles are being used to make it rain in the desert, a first step toward controlling the weather.
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Non-Fungible Tokens and the Future of Art
A new blockchain-based technology is changing how the art world works, and changing how we think about asset ownership in the process.
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The New Form of Currency
Central bank digital currencies hold the promise—and peril—of changing money as we know it.
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Technologies for the Visually Impaired
The last decade has seen major advancements in technology for the blind and visually impaired, but problems remain.
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Quantum Radar and the Future of Warfare
Quantum radar could have implications for how we diagnose disease and fight wars.
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Real-World Applications for Drones
Unmanned vehicles have a number of compelling real-world use cases.
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AI Judges and Juries
Artificial intelligence is changing the legal industry.
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Getting Hooked on Tech
Are technology companies maximizing profits by making users addicted to their products?
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The Increasing Familiarity of Cryptocurrencies
More and more businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies as payment; here's why.
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Why GPS Spoofing Is a Threat to Companies, Countries
Technology that falsifies navigation data presents significant dangers to public and private organizations.
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Smartphone Apps For Social Good
Mobile apps make it easier, faster, and cheaper to create massive impact on social causes ranging from world hunger to domestic violence.
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Drivers, These Robots Have Your Back
Automated safety systems can prevent an accident before the driver is even aware of the possibility.
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What Happens When Big Data Blunders?
Big data is touted as a cure-all for challenges in business, government, and healthcare, but as disease outbreak predictions show, big data often fails.12