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From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
The Biden administration announced new initiatives to guide federally supported research on artificial intelligence.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | June 1, 2023
Even the scientists who have made quantum computers their life's work say they can't do anything useful yet — but the future is bright. Plus, how China's data privacy...Nature From ACM News | May 31, 2023
New York City's pioneering, focused approach sets rules on how companies use the technology in workforce decisions.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 31, 2023
Eight years after a controversy over Black people being mislabeled as gorillas by image analysis software, tech giants still fear repeating the mistake.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 31, 2023
Amazon plans to launch contactless alcohol purchases at Coors Field in Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team, through its Amazon One touchless...Bloomberg From ACM TechNews | May 30, 2023
Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.
Wired From ACM News | May 26, 2023
An update rolled out by the Ethereum cryptocurrency reduced the energy needed to produce it, and also fixed a security flaw.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | May 26, 2023
Samvel Farmanyan, the former co-founder and host of an opposition television program in Armenia, told TechCrunch the hack he suffered "is a form of terror."
TechCrunch From ACM News | May 25, 2023
Microsoft continues to investigate Volt Typhoon's methods for gaining access to targeted organizations through Internet-facing Fortinet FortiGuard devices.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence From ACM News | May 25, 2023
The statement echoed the comments of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Congress last week, where he testified to the need for a separate regulatory body.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 25, 2023
Employees of the Chinese-owned video app have regularly posted user information on a messaging and collaboration tool called Lark, according to internal documents...The New York Times From ACM News | May 25, 2023
Biden Admin expands plan for 'responsible' ML research and seeks to drive international talks on making binary brainboxes behave.
The Register From ACM News | May 25, 2023
The U.S. government and private sector in recent months have begun more publicly weighing the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence.
PBS.org From ACM News | May 24, 2023
Researchers at Canada's Concordia University found security bugs in 95 of 146 popular Android applications designed for older adults.
Concordia University (Canada) From ACM TechNews | May 24, 2023
Leaders of Taiwan's semiconductor industry fear the nation's supply of engineers will be unable to meet demand for new talent.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 23, 2023
Applied Materials is betting technical talent at nearby universities and the local companies that design chips will spur innovation quickly, making up for cost...The Spokesman-Review From ACM News | May 23, 2023
Industry representatives argue the ruling creates legal uncertainty for many companies who commonly transfer data across international waters.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 22, 2023