Communications of the ACM
AI is Solving Classical Computing's Quantum Problem
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Tuvalu Turns to Metaverse as Rising Seas Threaten Existence
The Pacific island-nation of Tuvalu intends to replicate itself in the metaverse, to preserve its history and culture amid threatened submersion by rising sea levels...
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Italy Outlaws Facial Recognition Tech, Except to Fight Crime
Italy has banned the use of facial recognition technology and "smart glasses," except when used in judicial investigations or the fight against crime.
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Australia Unveils Joint Cyber Police Taskforce to 'Hunt Down' Hackers
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil said around 100 officers of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Signals Directorate would participate in the...
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Quantum Computer QuEra Joins Amazon's Cloud for Public Access
Quantum computer startup QuEra announced the public accessibility of its 256-quantum bit (qubit) Aquila computer through Amazon.com cloud's Braket quantum computer...
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A 1990s Relic, Floppy Disks Get Second Life at California Warehouse
Floppydisk.com sells around 500 floppy disks per day.
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Self-Driving Cars Face Uncertain Path to U.S. Deployment
The difficult path to deploying autonomous vehicles was highlighted by an announcement that Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG would close their self-driving startup...
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