While YouTube has reduced how often its algorithm recommends conspiracy theory-related videos, its progress in dealing with conspiracy theories has been uneven....The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 4, 2020
To manage the coronavirus epidemic, China is requiring citizens to use software on their smartphones.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | March 2, 2020
The digital services churned out by the world's computer centers are multiplying, but their energy use is not, thanks to cloud computing, a new study says.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 28, 2020
A study by the nonprofit research group Center for an Urban Future offers hope for New York City employees who lack the training to qualify for upcoming technology...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 25, 2020
She was one of a group of black women mathematicians at NASA and its predecessor who were celebrated in the 2016 movie "Hidden Figures."
The New York Times From ACM News | February 24, 2020
A prototype wearable device blocks microphones in the vicinity from eavesdropping on conversations.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 21, 2020
In recent years, ransomware attacks have crippled computer networks and extorted money to restore access to users.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 20, 2020
Shifts in transportation highlight cities' need for data management to cope with traffic, digital platforms, and other trends.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 14, 2020
Local authorities in the U.S. and Europe use predictive governance algorithms to assess people's risk of criminality, and base probation, jail time, and other decisions...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 13, 2020
Trucking companies are equipping drivers with wearable monitors that check for signs of fatigue, and notify them when it’s time to pull over and rest.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 7, 2020
Facebook has agreed to play $550 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of facial recognition technology in Illinois.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 6, 2020
Jigsaw has released a free tool, designed to help journalists identify doctored photos, including those generated through the use of artificial intelligence.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 5, 2020
A new app for mapping potholes and road quality takes advantage of the accelerometers in smartphones.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | February 3, 2020
If the future lets people focus on work instead of driving during the daily commute, many of us will have to conquer motion sickness to read memos (or tweets)....The New York Times From ACM News | January 21, 2020
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will soon have 20,000 workers in New York City, many in offices on the West Side.
The New York Times From ACM News | January 6, 2020
A study found most commercial facial recognition algorithms are biased, and falsely identify African-American and Asian faces 10 to 100 times more frequently than...The New York Times From ACM TechNews | December 20, 2019
Major Internet companies have come to see bitcoin technology as a potential solution to many challenges.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | December 18, 2019
"Killing in the Age of Algorithms" is a New York Times documentary examining the future of artificial intelligence and warfare.
The New York Times From ACM News | December 16, 2019