Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
The New York Times From ACM News | November 7, 2022
As computers have surpassed human players, chess cheaters have increasingly relied on engines to gain an edge, both online and during in-person play.
Time From ACM News | November 7, 2022
"Close, constant surveillance and management through electronic means threaten employees' basic ability to exercise their rights."
Futurism From ACM News | November 7, 2022
Misleading edits, fake news stories and deepfake images of politicians are starting to warp reality on the popular video platform.
The New York Times From ACM News | November 4, 2022
Researchers used a laser to trick autonomous vehicles' LiDAR systems to remove obstacles and pedestrians from view.
Interesting Engineering From ACM TechNews | November 2, 2022
Scientists at Denmark's University of Copenhagen (KU) has found widespread online gender bias to be a disadvantage for female politicians.
University of Copenhagen (Denmark) From ACM TechNews | November 2, 2022
Chegg, a homework help app, exposed the data of 40 million users, including details about some students' sexual orientation and religion, regulators said in a legal...The New York Times From ACM News | November 1, 2022
The new Twitter owner has fired back at the author, whose horrified "f*** that" reaction to a plan to charge for a verification went viral: "We need to pay the...The Hollywood Reporter From ACM News | November 1, 2022
'Ambient computing' is coming, and it promises to change how we interact with the world. But there are still a lot of challenges — and concerns — to overcome.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | October 31, 2022
The enactment of the European Union's Digital Markets Act is expected to force big technology platforms to become more transparent and interoperable next year. ...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | October 31, 2022
Japan's government is urging the public to sign up for digital IDs, warning they could lose access to public health insurance otherwise.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | October 28, 2022
Singapore and Germany have agreed to mutually recognize their respective smart computer product cybersecurity rating labels.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | October 27, 2022
The 100-day grid cybersecurity sprint led to over 150 utilities deploying new technologies to improve cybersecurity defenses, according to a DOE press release. ...Cyberscoop From ACM News | October 27, 2022
Rice University's Dan Wallach, working with Matthew Bernhard at nonprofit VotingWorks, found risk-limiting audits can be used to confirm election outcomes.
Rice University News From ACM TechNews | October 26, 2022
Virtual meetings have mixed effects on employee productivity, creativity, and relationships.
Logan Kugler From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2022