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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.
The nonprofit Information Technology and Innovation Foundation think tank has called on the U.S. government to invest an additional $40 billion annually in technology...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | September 25, 2019
China is the global leader in surveillance technologies, although other countries are catching up, according to a study by the Carnegie Endowment for International...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | September 23, 2019
Many robotic systems are not fully autonomous and require, at the very least, humans monitoring them from afar.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | September 10, 2019
U.S. companies and universities are developing cybersecurity training facilities that model real-world networks and scenarios to educate staff and evaluate theories...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | September 4, 2019
People who hunt for software bugs are turning professional, as companies are offering lucrative rewards.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 20, 2019
Technology can detect nuances in the human voice that offer clues to a person's likely location, medical conditions, and even physical features.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 19, 2019
The Swiss government is working to develop a system to handle ever-increasing aerial drone traffic, with the goal of allowing such unmanned aircraft to operate...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 9, 2019
The Accenture professional services firm is expanding its quantum computing consulting practice, reflecting growing corporate interest in the technology.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 8, 2019
Schools and summer camps throughout the U.S. are using facial recognition to bolster security and provide other services for campers and parents.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 2, 2019
Dental support organizations are starting to use artificial intelligence to analyze X-ray images and automate certain steps in common procedures.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 25, 2019
Supermarket chains in Europe are testing cashierless stores with cameras that monitor items shoppers pick, with transactions recorded as they exit.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 16, 2019
U.S. mall owners and retailers are ramping up their use of facial recognition to ascertain shoppers' traffic patterns, employee performance, and consumer response...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 11, 2019
Artificial intelligence startup investors are urging companies to improve their products from an ethical perspective.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2019
Businesses are tapping the gaming-engine software of "Fortnite" and other videogames for applications ranging from car design to drug discovery. \]
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 17, 2019
Evidence is growing that image recognition technology may be more susceptible to deception than previously assumed.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 11, 2019
With quantum computing advancements threatening to expose all encrypted data, technology companies and security agencies are pursuing projects to preserve information...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 10, 2019
The Montefiore Health System and its affiliated medical school in New York are employing artificial intelligence to predict a common respiratory malady among patients...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 30, 2019
The U.S. Postal Service is conducting a pilot study in which self-driving trucks will complete a more-than-1,000-mile mail run between Phoenix and Dallas.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 22, 2019
With cyberattacks against Internet-connected medical devices on the rise, hospitals and health systems in the U.S. are pressuring device manufacturers to bolster...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 13, 2019