Vector databases, commonly used for similarity search and product recommendations, are a shining light in the era of Artificial…
From ACM NewsEsther Shein Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 8, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
Scientists at the Robotor laboratory in Carrara, Italy, are developing sculpting robots to keep the country on the artistic forefront.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | July 12, 2021
The state's contract with IBM details a Phase 2 of the Excelsior Pass, which could include uses that some advocates say raise privacy concerns.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 10, 2021
Global law enforcement officials revealed a three-year operation in which they said they had intercepted over 20 million messages. Hundreds of arrests were made...The New York Times From ACM News | June 9, 2021
It was the largest Bitcoin event in the world and the first major in-person crypto conference since the pandemic started. The jargon, the liquor, and the millionaire...The New York Times From ACM News | June 7, 2021
Start-ups are using technology to take a robotic approach to manicures, offering a simple way to provide foolproof nail polish.
The New York Times From ACM News | June 3, 2021
While use of the gaming technology for improving physical ailments is still in the early stages, it shows promise — and it's fun.
The New York Times From ACM News | 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
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
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
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
Auction sales show a schism in the market: speculative buyers flock to crypto art while blue-chip collectors hold back, fearing legal gray areas and copyright issues...The New York Times From ACM News | April 29, 2021
Building owners are using data collection and artificial intelligence to help control systems like heating, lighting, air quality, and even the flow of workers....The New York Times From ACM News | April 28, 2021
Digital artworks known as nonfungible tokens are selling for massive sums, but research indicates their creation may carry an enormous environmental cost.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 15, 2021
With acceptance from traditional investors, a profitable start-up that eases transactions is offering proof of the industry's staying power.
The New York Times From ACM News | April 15, 2021
Numerous apps and technology companies are emerging in the "femtech" industry to address women's biological needs.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 14, 2021
By acquiring a provider of artificial intelligence software, the tech giant is hoping to bolster its offerings for the fast-growing field of medical computing.
...The New York Times From ACM News | April 13, 2021
Businesses and universities want easy ways to see if students and customers are vaccinated, but conservative politicians are turning "vaccine passports" into a...The New York Times From ACM News | April 7, 2021