Daniel A. Spielman and colleague Shang-hua Teng solved the mystery of the Simplex Method using a technique called smoothed analysis…
From ACM NewsAllyn Jackson Commissioned by CACM Staff| January 31, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Internet companies are making it harder for those with big followings to spread misinformation. Finally!
The New York Times From ACM News | June 1, 2021
Florida has become the first state to fine social media companies like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for banning political candidates from the platforms for more...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | June 1, 2021
The virus-tracing effort raises questions about the power of Big Tech to set global standards for public health tools.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 28, 2021
Facebook's WhatsApp mobile-messaging service sued India's government to block new regulations that would force the company to enable outside parties to trace people's...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 27, 2021
Its campaign is part of a global wave of actions by governments that are testing how far they can go to control online speech.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 27, 2021
The wide availability of high-performance computing accessed through the cloud is fostering creativity worldwide.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 26, 2021
The development of self-driving vehicles has become a goal that only the most well-heeled companies are currently pursuing.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 25, 2021
The U.S. wants to make sure it has a prominent seat at the table as the rules of future cross-border payments are drawn.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 25, 2021
Researchers have transformed the Colorado Mesa University campus into an epidemiological laboratory researching new avenues of pandemic management.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
The decline in the stock markets was a faint echo of the crash in the market for cryptocurrencies in recent days.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 20, 2021
Energy infrastructure has increasingly come under assault, and analysts said the attack that cut off fuel supplies this week should be a "wake-up call."
The New York Times From ACM News | May 14, 2021
The initiative, which will benefit Johns Hopkins and six other institutions, will be named in honor of Vivien Thomas, best known for his work treating "blue baby...The New York Times From ACM News | May 12, 2021
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
The university accused 17 students of cheating on remote exams, raising questions about data mining and sowing mistrust on campus.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
While the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
The New York Police Department has abruptly terminated its deployment of a robot dog developed by Boston Dynamics after several incidents prompted allegations of...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | May 6, 2021
Internet companies are using the threat of government action as a cudgel against rivals. That could make the Communist Party the ultimate arbiter over the industry...The New York Times From ACM News | May 5, 2021
The Senate is considering Eric S. Lander's nomination after months of delay. Some experts ask if an adviser can actually have an impact.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 4, 2021