Communications of the ACM
New York City Takes Aim at AI
The Big Apple fields an action plan for artificial intelligence.
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Magnetic Sensors Pinpoint GPU Cryptojacking Attacks
Identifying incursions with magnetic sensors.
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Blinding the Watchman
Internet constellations could thwart killer asteroid discovery algorithms.
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Space Robots Prepare to Grapple and Repair Satellites in Orbit
An interview with William Vincent, Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program manager at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.
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Do EV Charging Stations Open the Power Grid to Attack?
Electric vehicle Charging Station Management Systems need greater focus on security.
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Algorithmic Hiring Needs a Human Face
Artificial intelligence may be an unstoppable force, but in the recruitment market it has met an immovable object: humans. Something has to give.
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Defending Against the Next Stuxnet
Experts are skeptical of an Iranian plan to evade Stuxnet replay attacks.
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Picking Locks with Audio Technology
How eavesdropping smartphones could give thieves a copy of your front door key.
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Stopping the Exploiters
An angry public demands an end to phishing sites exploiting Covid-19.
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Blocking Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology faces opposition from technology industry giants, and from the grass roots.
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Driverless Cars Face Laser Sabotage
Attacks on the light-based radar (LiDAR) of autonomous vehicles could drive them off the road, or freeze them in their (tire) tracks.
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Dark Web's Doppelgängers Aim to Dupe Antifraud Systems
Digital doppelgängers that fool online payment fraud detection systems are a threat to your bank balance.
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Robots Aim to Boost Astronaut Efficiency
A multitude of robotic assistants for astronauts and rovers are in development to make space exploration more resource-efficient.
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Fending Off Digital Sabotage
Sabotage-resistant industrial machinery combats Stuxnet-like attacks.
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Protecting Privacy from Wireless Spycams
Computer science techniques combat intrusive cameras.
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Rogue Drone Pilots Face A New Foe: Deep Learning AI
A growing number of counter-drone systems look to overwhelm rogue drones, and find their pilots.
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Defending the Orbital Internet
Hypersonic space debris threatens communications beyond the atmosphere.
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Smarter Voice Assistants Recognize Your Favorite Brands—and Health
People often surrender their data privacy to their continuously listening voice assistants without understanding the implications.
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Blockchaining the Arts
Blockchain's undeletable data can address privacy and security issues in the fine art markets.12