Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis…
From ACM NewsAllyn Jackson Commissioned by CACM Staff| January 31, 2023
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The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better.
Wired From ACM News | December 16, 2021
A New York City law requires algorithms used in hiring to be "audited" for bias. It's the first in the US—and part of a larger push toward regulation.
Wired From ACM News | December 13, 2021
A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections.
Wired From ACM News | December 1, 2021
Even Amazon's new AI-powered machines aren't nearly capable enough to handle the most important fulfillment tasks.
Wired From ACM News | November 29, 2021
The National Security Commission on AI included members from Oracle, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Some of its recommendations are already federal law.
Wired From ACM News | November 3, 2021
A study finds that only 11% of firms that have deployed artificial intelligence are reaping a "sizable" return on their investments.
WIRED From ACM News | November 2, 2021
Researchers developed an army of more than 4,000 simulated doglike robots and used them to train an algorithm to control a real-world robot's legs.
Wired From ACM TechNews | October 15, 2021
As language models get more complex, they also get more expensive to create and run. Some companies are locked out.
Wired From ACM News | October 14, 2021
A research paper that dubs some artificial intelligence models "foundational" is sparking a dispute over the future of the field.
Wired From ACM News | September 15, 2021
Everyone from tech companies to churches wants a say in how the E.U. regulates artificial intelligence that could harm people.
Wired From ACM News | September 2, 2021
A formula for assessing the gravity of kidney disease is one of many that is adjusted for race. The practice can exacerbate health disparities.
Wired From ACM News | August 18, 2021
Researchers in Denmark tried a new approach to training artificial intelligence: hiring people full-time to review and label posts for training, instead of relying...Wired From ACM News | August 5, 2021
The Pentagon says a ban on AI weapons isn't necessary, But missiles, guns and drones that think for themselves already kill people in combat, and have been for...Wired From ACM News | July 12, 2021
Chinese entrants swept all five categories, featuring technologies to improve civic life. But the advances could also be tools for surveillance.
Wired From ACM News | July 9, 2021