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
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
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
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
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
There are many U.S. cybersecurity job openings, and a shortfall of qualified professionals is prompting employers to look outside traditional pipelines to find...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 16, 2019
Companies like Amazon are using software to monitor employee productivity and terminate underperforming workers.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 6, 2019
Attempts to identify barnyard animals via facial recognition are complicated by the software's difficulty in distinguishing between animals.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | May 1, 2019
New artificial intelligence-driven coaching apps and platforms aim to provide basic training in traditional supervisory skills such as delivering feedback and delegating...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 23, 2019
The U.S. Congress is investigating the use of advanced technology to track consumers around brick-and-mortar retailers.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 17, 2019
Some Silicon Valley technology entrepreneurs are relocating to New York City, lured by increased availability of venture capital, skilled professionals, and affordable...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2019
Before the Internet of Things becomes a pervasive reality, technology experts and public safety professionals are airing their concerns about cyber-physical security...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 28, 2019
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology found enterprises with technologists on their boards have superior revenue growth, return on assets, and market capitalization...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 19, 2019
Within the next decade, new workspaces will emerge with multiple displays and larger, panoramic screens.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | March 15, 2019