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From ACM CareersACM| March 22, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Generative AI technology from Synthesia was used to create recent deepfake videos that attempted to spread misinformation and propaganda in Venezuela.
Financial Times From ACM TechNews | March 21, 2023
More sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) tools are being used to replicate a person's voice.
The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | March 14, 2023
A pilot program at a jail in Washington, D.C., funded by an Amazon grant, gave inmates access to a course in basic cloud computing skills.
NBC4 Washington From ACM TechNews | March 9, 2023
On International Women’s Day, UNESCO released its latest #HerEducationOurFuture factsheet on gender equality in education, which cites persistent gender inequity...UNESCO From ACM TechNews | March 8, 2023
Researchers at Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET have found the first real-world case of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface malware that can take over a computer's...Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | March 9, 2023
Rather than obtaining a warrant, the bureau purchased sensitive data—a controversial practice that privacy advocates say is deeply problematic.
Wired From ACM News | March 9, 2023
Tech innovations are again racing ahead of Washington's ability to regulate them, lawmakers and A.I. experts said.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 6, 2023
Researchers in France found so-called "cat qubits” (quantum bits) could reduce errors by quantum computers and accelerate the cracking of common encryption algorithms...New Scientist From ACM TechNews | March 6, 2023
Researchers found the computational needs of self-driving cars could drive a significant increase in global carbon emissions.
National Science Foundation From ACM TechNews | March 6, 2023
The policy document urges more mandates on the firms that control most of the nation's digital infrastructure, and an expanded government role to disrupt hackers...The New York Times From ACM News | March 3, 2023
The plan touts many of the cybersecurity regulations already handed down for oil and natural gas pipelines, aviation, rail, and water systems, but it notes that...The Record From ACM News | March 2, 2023
Computer scientists in the U.K. found security and privacy vulnerabilities among 40 Android applications for pets and farm animals.
Newcastle University (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | March 1, 2023
Hackers leverage IoT, IIoT vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to cobots.
David Geer Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | February 28, 2023
In return for vast subsidies, the Biden administration is asking the chip industry to make promises about its workers and finances.
The New York Times From ACM News | February 28, 2023