Communications of the ACM
EU Integrating Quantum Accelerators into HPC Datacenters
The European Union is working hard to keep pace with quantum computing efforts worldwide.
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Digital IDs Make Their Mark
Encrypted identification data on a smartcard or smartphone can deliver significant benefits while boosting security, but raise concerns about privacy and the potential...
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A Touch of Reality
The field of haptics—the use of technology to simulate touch, feeling, and motion—is finally hitting its stride.
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Terahertz Networks Move Closer to Reality
The desire for faster, higher-frequency wireless networking is a constant. Terahertz technology could deliver large gains.
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Virtual Reality Meets the Office
"Virtual meeting spaces greatly expand the possibilities for online communication—and, at their best, create an environment that parallels or exceeds real world...
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AI Shakes Up the Seismology World
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of earthquakes and other seismological events
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AI on Edge
Shifting artificial intelligence to the "edge" of the network could transform computing . . . and everyday life.
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Neuromorphic Chips Take Shape
Chips designed specifically to model the neurons and synapses in the human brain are poised to change computing in profound ways.
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3D Printing Takes Shape During the Pandemic
Three-dimensional printing is transforming medicine during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A New Class of AI Ethics
The ethics of artificial intelligence is increasingly part of school curricula. Will it lead to a better world?
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Meet the Uninfectables
Hospital wards, grocery stores, and food delivery services are turning to robotic devices to better navigate the pandemic.
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Will RISC-V Revolutionize Computing?
The open instruction set for microprocessors promises to reshape computing and introduce new, more powerful capabilities.
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Algorithms in the Courtroom
The use of software to determine bail and sentencing terms has gone mainstream. How fair are these systems?
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Medical Professionals Tap AI to Combat COVID-19
Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are aiding hospitals and healthcare experts in the battle against the coronavirus.
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The Battle Over Autonomous Killing Machines
Should lethal autonomous weapon systems be programmed to strike and kill without direct human oversight?
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Can Nanosheet Transistors Keep Moore's Law Alive?
The technology promises to advance semiconductors and computing, but also introduces new questions and challenges.
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Making the Internet Civil Again
Researchers are exploring ways to improve discourse in online discussion groups and social media sites.
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Will Deepfakes Do Deep Damage?
The ability to produce fake videos that appear amazingly real is here. Researchers are now developing ways to detect and prevent them.
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