The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
An investigation by The New York Times uncovered 34 large-scale bitcoin mining operations in the U.S., which are straining the power grid, inflating electricity...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 18, 2023
The tech giant is sprinting to protect its core business with a flurry of projects, including updates to its search engine and plans for an all-new one.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 17, 2023
Veterinary telemedicine could help more pet owners access much-needed care and put anxious animals at ease, but challenges remain.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 11, 2023
Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from?
The New York Times From ACM News | April 10, 2023
Technology companies were once leery of what some artificial intelligence could do. Now the priority is winning control of the industry's next big thing.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 10, 2023
A start-up in New York is among a group of companies working on systems that can produce short videos based on a few words typed into a computer.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 5, 2023
The virtual assistants had more than a decade to become indispensable. But they were hampered by clunky design and miscalculations, leaving room for chatbots to...The New York Times From ACM News | March 16, 2023
Even as start-ups and investors began recovering their money from Silicon Valley Bank, the episode exposed the tech industry's vulnerabilities.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 14, 2023
The new technology could upend many online businesses. But for companies that figure out how to work with it, A.I. could be a boon.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 8, 2023
Hungary has become a major testing ground for A.I. software to spot cancer, as doctors debate whether the technology will replace them in medical jobs.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 6, 2023
One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence argues that chatbots are often prodded into producing strange results by the people who are using them.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 27, 2023
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla's Autopilot and...The New York Times From ACM News | February 16, 2023
Scrolling past ads has rarely been enjoyable. But in recent months, people say the experience seems so much worse.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 13, 2023
Computer-generated avatars created by artificial intelligence software are being used by pro-China bot accounts as part of state-aligned disinformation campaigns...The New York Times From ACM News | February 9, 2023
Researchers used ChatGPT to produce clean, convincing text that repeated conspiracy theories and misleading narratives.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 9, 2023
It has long had technology to rival chatbots like ChatGPT, but can't afford to back artificial intelligence that can spread misinformation and toxic content.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 8, 2023
Move over, coding. Some schools are asking student programmers to think critically about rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 6, 2023
Waymo and Cruise hope to widen their projects to more of the city. But local officials are increasingly concerned about breakdowns causing congestion.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 2, 2023
South Korea's entertainment industry is producing virtual content as a gateway into the metaverse.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | January 30, 2023
A rival chatbot has shaken Google out of its routine, with the founders who left three years ago re-engaging and more than 20 A.I. projects in the works.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 20, 2023