Communications of the ACM
A Deeper Understanding of Deep Learning
Kernel methods clarify why neural networks generalize so well.
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U.K. Orders Clearview AI to Delete Images Belonging to U.K. Residents
The U.S. software company brands itself as "the world's largest facial network" holding billions of face photographs from the Internet.
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U.S. Civil Rights Enforcers Warn Employers Against Biased AI
The U.S. government has warned employers that artificial intelligence technology for screening new job candidates or tracking productivity could violate civil rights...
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Zyxel Remote Execution Bug Being Exploited
Researchers found that a bug in Zyxel firewalls that could enable unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code.
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The Government's Still Mostly in the Dark on Ransomware
The government may only be made aware of one-fourth of ransomware attacks.
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The Era of Borderless Data Is Ending
Nations are accelerating efforts to control data produced within their perimeters, disrupting the flow of what has become a kind of digital currency.
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Scientists Create Method to Kill Cyberattacks in Less Than a Second
Researchers have developed a technique for automatically detecting and neutralizing cyberattacks in under a second.
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Chinese Hackers Tried to Steal Russian Defense Data, Report Says
The campaign detailed by a cybersecurity firm highlights Beijing's increasingly sophisticated tactics to spy on an array of targets, including countries it considers...
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Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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Online Retail Images Reveal Skin Tone Discrepancies
Cornell University researchers uncovered discrepancies in the skin tones of models as depicted in online retail images.
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New Approach for Faster Ransomware Detection
Engineering researchers have come up with a new technique that can detect ransomware faster than previous systems.
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Widely Available AI Could Have Deadly Consequences
U.S. researchers' "Dr. Evil project" proves drug discovery AI could be used to create biochemical weapons.
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Cyber Insurers Raise Rates Amid a Surge in Costly Hacks
Insurance market resets after a ransomware boom and the threat of spillover from Ukraine.
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Russian Hacking Cartel Attacks Costa Rican Government Agencies
Two former officials said the hackers were able to gain access to taxpayers' information and interrupt Costa Rica's tax collection process.
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A Quick Guide to the Most Important AI Law You've Never Heard Of
The European Union is planning new legislation aimed at curbing the worst harms associated with artificial intelligence.
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A Year Later, Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order Driving Positive Change
Experts say the cybersecurity executive order has improved the nation's security posture, but more work is to be done.
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Finding the Fairness in AI
Algorithmic fairness is more or less obtainable, depending on how you measure it.
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Some Top 100,000 Websites Collect Everything You Type--Before You Hit Submit
Researchers analyzed the top 100,000 websites and found a significant number record some or all of visitors' typewritten data.
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