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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China Drafts Rules for Facial Recognition Technology
The Cyberspace Administration of China has issued draft rules governing the use of facial recognition technology amid public concerns about its overuse.
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U.S., EU to Launch First-of-Its-Kind AI Agreement
An artificial intelligence agreement between the U.S. and EU aims to improve a variety of fields by speeding and enhancing use of the technology.
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Designers in Hong Kong Try Out New Assistant: AI Fashion Maven AiDA
Fashion designers in Hong Kong showcased ensembles co-created by the Artificial intelligence-based Interactive Design Assistant (AiDA) at the Fashion X AI show....
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Apple Sued by Women who say AirTag Lets Stalkers Track Victims
The Cupertino, California-based company has acknowledged that "bad actors" have tried misusing Airtags.
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Tuvalu Turns to Metaverse as Rising Seas Threaten Existence
The Pacific island-nation of Tuvalu intends to replicate itself in the metaverse, to preserve its history and culture amid threatened submersion by rising sea levels...
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Italy Outlaws Facial Recognition Tech, Except to Fight Crime
Italy has banned the use of facial recognition technology and "smart glasses," except when used in judicial investigations or the fight against crime.
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A 1990s Relic, Floppy Disks Get Second Life at California Warehouse
Floppydisk.com sells around 500 floppy disks per day.
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