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.
New York City's pioneering, focused approach sets rules on how companies use the technology in workforce decisions.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 31, 2023
Eight years after a controversy over Black people being mislabeled as gorillas by image analysis software, tech giants still fear repeating the mistake.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 31, 2023
The financial services industry is plotting how to incorporate tools like ChatGPT into its products. But humans will still be necessary to provide personal advice...The New York Times From ACM News | May 22, 2023
A.I. screenwriting, a point of contention in the Writers Guild strike, may not yet be ready for prime time. But streaming algorithms and derivative programming...The New York Times From ACM News | May 11, 2023
Analysts found China's search engines have more than 66,000 rules governing content, suggesting the growing pervasiveness and subtlety of the country's censorship...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 9, 2023
Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 4, 2023
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a robot that can paint an abstract acrylic. Is it art?
The New York Times From ACM News | May 2, 2023
For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 1, 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
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has...The New York Times From ACM News | April 3, 2023
A recent police conference in Dubai showcased next-generation surveillance technologies for use by law enforcement agencies across the globe.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
Many sites get at least half their traffic from search engines. Fuller results generated by new chatbots could mean far fewer visitors.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 31, 2023
Utah's Governor Spencer J. Cox signed a social media bill that could restrict access to applications like TikTok and Instagram by children and adolescents.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 28, 2023
Machine learning researchers have struggled over the past couple of decades to capture the flexibility of human knowledge in computer models.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 28, 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