Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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IT Jobs Grew by 50,000 in March as Companies Invested in Cloud, Remote Work
An recent analysis of federal jobs data found the IT field had its fourth straight month of job growth in March, with U.S. employers hiring 50,000 enterprise technology...
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AI Set to Reshape Workplace as Physical Offices Open Up
Artificial intelligence (AI) powered software and platforms will be adopted by more companies as they reopen physical workplaces.
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Facebook Algorithm Shows Gender Bias in Job Ads, Study Finds
Facebook disproportionately shows certain types of job ads to men and women, raising questions about efforts to eliminate bias in its algorithms.
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How Can Government Attract the AI Talent It Needs?
Artificial intelligence can make the government more efficient and effective. But first, it has to hire the people who can make it all happen.
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Technology Keeps Senior Center Residents Connected During Pandemic
Senior living facilities are looking to balance the benefits of technology by promoting social interactions as the pace of coronavirus vaccinations increases.
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The Man Who Made Online College Work
Years before Covid, Zvi Galil launched Georgia Tech's successful online master's in computer science. Is Zoom U. the future?
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VR Brings Joy to People in Assisted-Living Facilities
Long-term care communities increasingly are using virtual reality devices and systems to improve residents' wellness and quality of life amid pandemic-related restrictions...
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Goodnight Ninja? Knuffle Blobfish? Children's Books Get the Algorithm Treatment
Online children's book platform Epic uses an anonymous trove of data collected from readers to customize reading recommendations and guide new title creation.
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U.S. Covid-19 Supercomputing Group Evaluates Year-Long Effort
The Covid-19 High-Performance Computing Consortium gave researchers free access to the world's most powerful computers over the past year.
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TikTok Does Not Pose Overt Threat to U.S. National Security, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity researchers said TikTok's underlying computer code does not pose a national security threat to the U.S.
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Smart Device Push Brings IT, R&D Teams Together
Information Technology staffers at consumer packaged goods companies increasingly work with research and development teams to develop more connected devices.
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Massive Hacks Linked to Russia, China Exploited U.S. Internet Security Gap
A new report found hackers targeting servers running Microsoft Exchange software used U.S.-based computers from at least four service providers.
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Trading Chicken Parts is Going Digital
Ashley Honey at New Zealand-based Nui hopes to use his company's electronic trading platforms to automate trading of meat and poultry products.
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Facebook Researchers Report Advance in Computer Vision
A software toolkit developed by Facebook's artificial intelligence research arm could enable companies to create computer vision software more quickly.
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CVS, Walgreens Look for Big Data Reward From Covid-19 Vaccinations
Pharmacy chains including CVS Health, Walmart, and Walgreens-Boots Alliance are collecting data from customers as they sign up for coronavirus vaccinations.
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Suspected Russian Hack Extends Far Beyond SolarWinds Software, Investigators Say
Federal investigators say there is evidence the suspected Russian hack of U.S. government and businesses went beyond compromising SolarWinds' software.
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From Lightbulbs to 5G, China Battles West for Control of Vital Technology Standards
China is channeling state funding and political influence to wrest control of technical standards for cutting-edge technologies from the West.
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Ford to Use Google's Android System in Most Cars
Ford Motor announced a six-year agreement to use Google's Android operating system to power in-vehicle multimedia displays beginning in 2023.
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Google Pursues Plan to Remove Third-Party Cookies
Google is moving ahead with a plan to strip third-party cookies from its Chrome Web browser and replace them with privacy-friendly alternatives.
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