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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.
Dartmouth College researchers found that smartphone technology and artificial intelligence could be employed as an "early detection system" for mental health issues...The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 9, 2022
A tremendous surge in VPN downloads represents a challenge to Putin and his version of the Ukraine war.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 6, 2022
European policymakers reached a deal on the Digital Services Act which would force Silicon Valley companies to more aggressively police harmful content on their...The Washington Post From ACM News | April 25, 2022
The long-awaited executive order aims to ensure that the U.S. fosters the surging industry while mitigating its potential threats.
The Washington Post From ACM News | March 10, 2022
Pablo Picasso's descendants plan to auction off more than 1,000 digital pieces representing a previously unseen ceramic work by the Spanish artist.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 31, 2022
By this summer, Americans wanting to access their Internal Revenue Service records online will be required to submit a facial video to confirm their identity.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 28, 2022
Complaints allege the company has deployed 'dark patterns,' design tricks that can subtly influence users' decisions in ways that are advantageous for a business...The Washington Post From ACM News | January 24, 2022
Sweden on Jan. 1 created the Swedish Psychological Defense Agency to fight the spread of disinformation campaigns.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | January 10, 2022
A year after the attack on the Capitol, data scientists say artificial intelligence can help forecast insurrection — with some big concerns.
The Washington Post From ACM News | January 6, 2022
Pulled between not trusting some tech companies and still wanting to use their products, people look to government regulation, according to a Washington Post-Schar...The Washington Post From ACM News | December 22, 2021
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher who survived breast cancer has devised a technique that seems to predict many breast cancer cases.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 21, 2021
Australia is building "Earth's Black Box," a reportedly indestructible steel structure containing a real-time archive of climate change news and research.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | December 15, 2021
More than a quarter of Amazon search results are paid ads, according to the complaint filed by a coalition of labor unions.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 8, 2021
The takedowns described in the company's monthly threat report demonstrate how the cat-and-mouse game between Facebook and bad actors is escalating.
The Washington Post From ACM News | December 1, 2021