Brown University researchers have demonstrated a machine learning method that measures the topological properties of cell clusters.
News from Brown University From ACM TechNews | May 20, 2021
Researchers have transformed the Colorado Mesa University campus into an epidemiological laboratory researching new avenues of pandemic management.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
An analysis of the most frequently downloaded educational apps for children found such apps may not provide high-quality educational experiences.
Penn State News From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
Amazon has indefinitely extended its ban on police use of its facial recognition software, which lawmakers and company employees have said discriminates against...CNN Business From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
U.S. police departments are adopting facial recognition technology, despite complaints of wrongful arrests as a result of its use.
60 Minutes From ACM TechNews | May 17, 2021
Two groups of computer scientists created detailed simulations of droplets sprayed by coughs or sneezes, to demonstrate how COVID-19 spreads.
Sandia National Laboratories From ACM TechNews | May 17, 2021
Deep neural networks can replicate reported associations between gene expression, histology, and computed tomography-derived image features of lung cancer, and...SPIE Newsroom From ACM TechNews | May 13, 2021
U.S. users have opted out of application tracking nearly all of the time following Apple's release of iOS 14.5 in April.
Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | May 12, 2021
The Biden administration will prioritize cybersecurity in the distribution of $1 billion in technology modernization funds signed into law by Congress in March....The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 11, 2021
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
Musicians and human rights groups have called on Spotify to estop use of a recently developed speech recognition tool it developed for suggesting songs.
Reuters From ACM TechNews | May 10, 2021
A study analyzing 73 "utility" apps for school districts found that nearly two-thirds of them share some student data with third-party marketing companies.
Gizmodo From ACM TechNews | May 10, 2021
Many top-rated fertility apps collect and share personal information without the knowledge or permission of users, according to a new study.
News-Medical Life Sciences From ACM TechNews | May 7, 2021
An artificial neural network can autonomously recognize and quantify the edges of glaciers in satellite images with far greater reliability than humans.
Columbia Climate School, Columbia University From ACM TechNews | May 7, 2021
Cryptographic algorithms called zero-knowledge proof protocols are a mathematical method that enables the owner of an ML model to generate a succinct proof to demonstrate...Texas A&M University From ACM TechNews | May 6, 2021
A soft, wearable sensor developed by Northwestern University scientists can measure the itchiness suffered by children with atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Northwestern Now From ACM TechNews | May 5, 2021