Vector databases, commonly used for similarity search and product recommendations, are a shining light in the era of Artificial…
From ACM NewsEsther Shein Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 8, 2023
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Drawing Intelligence from actual brain cells could deliver human-like cognition in diverse fields.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | May 2, 2023
Even as software grows increasingly complex, artificial intelligence helps to simplify and automate coding tasks.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | April 1, 2023
Highly flexible, inexpensive low-energy sensors combined with pervasive connectivity and artificial intelligence deliver real-time triggers without human intervention...Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 14, 2023
Cybercriminals could be hiding malware payloads in places where commercial cybersecurity software is unable to detect it.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | October 1, 2022
No-code platforms help non-coders program, but developers will always be needed.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | March 1, 2022
New tools help firefighters identify the dynamics and characteristics of a fire—and respond more effectively.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 22, 2022
Internet freedom is eroding on two fronts: the sheer number of efforts to block access to legitimate information, and the level of sophistication used.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | November 23, 2021
The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2021
There is an emerging effort to tap artificial intelligence to write code based on short text descriptions of what the code should do.
Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | July 6, 2021
Verified coding techniques use mathematical proofs to ensure code is error-free and hacker-resistant. Can the approach revolutionize software?
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2021
Encrypted identification data on a smartcard or smartphone can deliver significant benefits while boosting security, but raise concerns about privacy and the potential...Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | January 5, 2021
The desire for faster, higher-frequency wireless networking is a constant. Terahertz technology could deliver large gains.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2020