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From ACM NewsSamuel Greengard| December 7, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Energy infrastructure has increasingly come under assault, and analysts said the attack that cut off fuel supplies this week should be a "wake-up call."
The New York Times From ACM News | May 14, 2021
The university accused 17 students of cheating on remote exams, raising questions about data mining and sowing mistrust on campus.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
While the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
Internet companies are using the threat of government action as a cudgel against rivals. That could make the Communist Party the ultimate arbiter over the industry...The New York Times From ACM News | May 5, 2021
The Senate is considering Eric S. Lander's nomination after months of delay. Some experts ask if an adviser can actually have an impact.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 4, 2021
Companies are developing digital tools for the design of personalized jewelry, which can be fabricated via sophisticated three-dimensional metal printing.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 30, 2021
Building owners are using data collection and artificial intelligence to help control systems like heating, lighting, air quality, and even the flow of workers....The New York Times From ACM News | April 28, 2021
If you are trying to grasp Bitcoin and understand what China's digital yuan means, America's Federal Reserve is right there with you.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 27, 2021
Never before have so many countries, including China, moved with such vigor at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 21, 2021
Deployed at a public housing building, the device drew condemnation as a stark example of police power and misplaced priorities.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 16, 2021
The Internet-connected world is completely dependent on the production of semiconductors. That's become a problem now that supplies are running short.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 15, 2021
By acquiring a provider of artificial intelligence software, the tech giant is hoping to bolster its offerings for the fast-growing field of medical computing. ...The New York Times From ACM News | April 13, 2021
Sky Bet, the most popular gambling app in Britain, compiled extensive records about a user, tracking him in ways he never imagined.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 24, 2021
It plans to remove restrictions only once the virus acts "more like an endemic virus such as the seasonal flu," an executive wrote.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 23, 2021
Many restaurants expect digital ordering and drive-throughs to remain key business channels, and some are testing artificial intelligence to predict and suggest...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 17, 2021
Amazon Live is a prominent example of how interactive video shopping, popularized by TV networks like QVC, has moved online.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 16, 2021
Persistent flaws in software for setting up COVID-19 vaccination appointments online threaten to slow the U.S. vaccine rollout.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 15, 2021