Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Clearview AI, Used by Police to Find Criminals, Is Now in Public Defenders' Hands
After a Florida man was accused of vehicular homicide, his lawyer used Clearview AI's facial recognition software to prove his innocence.
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The Supply Chain Broke. Robots Are Supposed to Help Fix It
The companies behind e-commerce are embracing automation as the means of transcending the limitations of humans.
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How Silicon Chips Rule the World
Maintaining the flow of oil is still crucial for the world economy. But now the supply of semiconductors is also critical for commerce, and war and peace.
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The Animal Translators
Researchers are using machine learning systems to decode animal communication.
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TikTok Browser Can Track Users' Keystrokes
A privacy researcherfound the TikTok video application's Web browser can track users' keystrokes.
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The Rise of the Worker Productivity Score
Across industries and incomes, more employees are being tracked, recorded and ranked. What is gained, companies say, is efficiency and accountability. What is lost...
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A.I. Is Not Sentient. Why Do People Say It Is?
Robots can't think or feel, despite what the researchers who build them want to believe.
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In a Post-Roe World, the Future of Digital Privacy Looks Even Grimmer
The sheer amount of tech tools and knowledge required to discreetly seek an abortion underlines how wide open we are to surveillance.
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Robots Aren't Done Reshaping Warehouses
The pace of automation has accelerated in the pandemic, as big players invest billions in their efforts to streamline how goods are sorted and shipped.
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Even in Death, Internet Explorer Lives On in South Korea
Why a country known for blazing broadband and innovative devices remains tethered to a browser that most of the world abandoned long ago.
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Can Virtual Reality Help Autistic Children Navigate the Real World?
One company, Floreo, is hoping their tools will lead the way, despite some criticisms from autism self-advocates.
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3D Printing Grows Beyond Its Novelty Roots
With the technology improving and costs falling, 3D printing could be poised to play a major role in manufacturing.
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The Avatars Wear Prada
And Balenciaga and Thom Browne. Meta opens a new fashion store for the metaverse. Should you shop?
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How 'Trustless' Is Bitcoin, Really?
In myth, the cryptocurrency is egalitarian, decentralized and all but anonymous. The reality is very different, scientists have found.
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Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight. A New Tool Helps Spot Them
Researchers have built an algorithm that can scan old astronomical images for unnoticed space rocks, helping to detect objects that could one day imperil Earth....
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The Man Who Controls Computers With His Mind
Sixteen years ago, Dennis DeGray was paralyzed in an accident. Now, implants in his brain allow him some semblance of control.
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Cryptocurrencies Melt Down in a 'Perfect Storm' of Fear and Panic
A steep sell-off that gained momentum this week starkly illustrated the risks of the experimental and unregulated digital currencies.
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Crowdfunding a War: How Online Appeals Are Bringing Weapons to Ukraine
The online campaign has tapped into widespread Western sympathy and produced meaningful donations for the country's war effort.
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Clearview AI Settles Suit, Agrees to Limit Sales of Facial Recognition Database
The facial recognition software maker is largely prohibited from selling its database of photos to private companies.
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