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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.
The development of self-driving vehicles has become a goal that only the most well-heeled companies are currently pursuing.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 25, 2021
Researchers have transformed the Colorado Mesa University campus into an epidemiological laboratory researching new avenues of pandemic management.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
The decline in the stock markets was a faint echo of the crash in the market for cryptocurrencies in recent days.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 20, 2021
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 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
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
The retirement of older aircraft during the pandemic has resulted in a fleet increasingly equipped with digital technologies.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 26, 2021
Disney, Viacom, and 10 advertising technology firms will remove or disable tracking software from popular children's gaming apps.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 20, 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
Digital artworks known as nonfungible tokens are selling for massive sums, but research indicates their creation may carry an enormous environmental cost.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 15, 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
With acceptance from traditional investors, a profitable start-up that eases transactions is offering proof of the industry's staying power.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 15, 2021
Numerous apps and technology companies are emerging in the "femtech" industry to address women's biological needs.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 14, 2021
A new crop of Internet browsers from Brave, DuckDuckGo, and others offer stronger privacy protections than what you might be used to.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 1, 2021