Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Will AI Replace Computer Programmers?
Advances in artificial intelligence tools that can code could improve productivity, but portend disruption.
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Virtual Influencers in the Real World
We are increasingly engaging with these digital personalities, online and offline.
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Making Traffic a Thing of the Past
New AI technologies are making it possible to autonomously reduce traffic.
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The Impact of Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have mixed effects on employee productivity, creativity, and relationships.
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How AI Is Driving the Esports Boom
Artificial intelligence is helping the esports industry take the world by storm.
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Extreme Security for Users Targeted by Cyberattack
Apple's Lockdown Mode provides serious security to individuals personally targeted by sophisticated attackers.
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NFT Thefts and What to Do About Them
When someone steals a non-fungible token (NFT), the options for recourse are not always clear.
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Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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Technology's Impact on Morality
Leading technologists and thinkers are concerned about technology's impact on our ethical thinking.
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Weather Control via Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles are being used to make it rain in the desert, a first step toward controlling the weather.
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The Unionization of Technology Companies
New unions could change how tech giants engage with their employees.
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The New Form of Currency
Central bank digital currencies hold the promise—and peril—of changing money as we know it.
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The State of Quantum Computing
Recent developments in the field may signal quantum technology will soon be ready for prime time.
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Are We Addicted to Technology?
Experts agree technology causes some negative behaviors, but they are divided on how bad the problem is.
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How the Internet Spans the Globe
The modern Internet is made possible by hundreds of thousands of miles of undersea cables.
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Quantum Radar and the Future of Warfare
Quantum radar could have implications for how we diagnose disease and fight wars.
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Getting Hooked on Tech
Are technology companies maximizing profits by making users addicted to their products?
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Motion Sickness a Major Problem with Self-Driving Cars
Motion sickness could prevent some of the benefits expected from autonomous vehicles.
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The Increasing Familiarity of Cryptocurrencies
More and more businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies as payment; here's why.
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The War Over the Value of Personal Data
In a world increasingly dependent on turning personal data into profits, it is unclear how much that data is actually worth.12