Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis…
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An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
U.S. technology firms are hiring more employees in Toronto, Canada, drawn by a talented workforce, a diverse population, and labor and cultural properties that...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 27, 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
Startups and large healthcare organizations are developing tools designed to give parents frequent updates on what is happening to their children during surgeries...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 14, 2019
Ernst & Young and other companies are recruiting people with autism for artificial intelligence jobs through neurodiversity hiring programs.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | August 13, 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
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
Startups, government agencies, and academics are working to develop a method to combat doctored videos and photographs.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 31, 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
Professional basketball teams are starting to use computers and advanced data analytics to help perfect players' jump shots.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 24, 2019
Experts are concerned that digital data stored on vendor servers could later harm students who make mistakes on social media, or with widely used classroom apps...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | July 18, 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
Automakers are accelerating initiatives to address distracted driving by equipping vehicles with monitoring technology.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 20, 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
A McKinsey Global Institute analysis warns automation could displace 107 million employed women worldwide by 2030, with the sexes almost equally impacted by technological...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 5, 2019