Communications of the ACM
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Are Computer Chips the New Security Threat?
Security researchers have identified a technique for installing a backdoor on computer chips, a security flaw that could profoundly change the computing industry...
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Cracking the Code on Biology
Genetic engineering promises to revolutionize everything from agriculture and biofuels to medicine and food safety.
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The New Face of Biometrics
Advances in biometric authentication are finally pushing the technology into the mainstream.
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GPUs Reshape Computing
Graphical processing units have emerged as a major powerhouse in the computing world, unleashing huge advancements in deep learning and AI.
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Will Ecole 42 Crack the Code of Learning?
A French institution may be a window into the future of coding education.
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Building Morality Into Machines
Technology ethics are a growing concern as artificial intelligence advances and autonomous technologies become reality.
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France Embraces Digital Transformation
Despite the challenges, France is providing public funding and investing in infrastructure to support business transition to digital technologies.
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Cybersecurity Gets Smart
Researchers aim to apply artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to take cybersecurity to a new, higher, and better level.
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Heal Thyself!
Researchers are developing electronic components that have the ability to recognize damage and repair themselves.
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Better Memory
Advances in non-volatile memory are changing the face of computing and ushering in a new era of efficiencies.
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Software-Defined Batteries Take Charge
Researchers are exploring a new generation of batteries that rely on software to define performance.
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Data Is the New Currency
Digital technologies are driving new business models and changing the ways society views products and services.
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Automotive Systems Get Smarter
Automotive infotainment systems are driving changes to automobiles, and to driver behavior.
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Bird-Brained Drones?
Researchers are studying birds and insects in order to make drone flight second nature.
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Drones Lack Autonomy
Researchers and engineers are exploring ways to help Unmanned Aerial Vehicles choose to fly themselves, and to fly more safely.
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Between the Lines
Smartphone apps are driving changes in the way people park. Sensors, crowdsourcing, and big data are making it easier to find open parking spots.
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Welcome to Robot Hotel
A new generation of autonomous robots will usher in changes in the hospitality industry and beyond.
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License to Fly
Unmanned aerial vehicles, long used by the military, are entering the commercial sector in growing numbers. Who is going to fly them?
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Smart Transportation Networks Drive Gains
Transportation engineers and city planners are looking to information technology to redefine traffic management in urban areas. With the opportunity, however, comes...
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