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
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Researchers have built an algorithm that can scan old astronomical images for unnoticed space rocks, helping to detect objects that could one day imperil Earth....The New York Times From ACM News | June 1, 2022
Sixteen years ago, Dennis DeGray was paralyzed in an accident. Now, implants in his brain allow him some semblance of control.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 16, 2022
A steep sell-off that gained momentum this week starkly illustrated the risks of the experimental and unregulated digital currencies.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 13, 2022
The online campaign has tapped into widespread Western sympathy and produced meaningful donations for the country's war effort.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 11, 2022
The facial recognition software maker is largely prohibited from selling its database of photos to private companies.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2022
Proponents of artificial intelligence believe it can be used to predict, and help to prevent, dangerous driving behaviors.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 20, 2022
The U.S.F.L. is testing tech that could resolve disputes over where balls are spotted, clearly show if a first down was reached, and track players who stand too...The New York Times From ACM News | April 20, 2022
OpenAI's GPT-3 and other neural nets can now write original prose with mind-boggling fluency — a development that could have profound implications for the future...The New York Times From ACM News | April 18, 2022
New technology that blends language and images could serve graphic artists—and speed disinformation campaigns.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 8, 2022
Hoan Ton-That enlisted his facial recognition company Clearview AI in Russia’s war on Ukraine by tapping its technology to help bring some clarity to the conflict...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 8, 2022
A growing number of new products allow anyone to apply artificial intelligence without having to write a line of computer code. Proponents believe the "no-code"...The New York Times From ACM News | April 4, 2022
The cryptocurrency boom has spawned enterprises democratically governed by a community of users. Or that's the theory. Making it work has been much mess
The New York Times From ACM News | March 10, 2022
Investors give money to pseudonymous developers. Venture capitalists back founders without learning their real names. What happens when they need to know?
The New York Times From ACM News | March 3, 2022
A Times investigation reveals how Israel reaped diplomatic gains from NSO's Pegasus spyware, a tool America itself purchased but is now trying to ban.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 31, 2022
Crypto prices are highly volatile, but die-hard enthusiasts believe prices will keep soaring in a world where traditional notions of value don't apply.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 31, 2022