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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Submits Comments on Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Apps
The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Justice on anticipated accessibility regulations. These new regulations will apply...
From Phys.org Technology News
New York police to buy 1,000 body cameras
The New York Police Department, the largest city police force in the United States, has agreed to buy 1,000 body cameras, officials confirmed Friday.
From Phys.org Technology News
American hopes IT switch doesn't snag flights this weekend
American Airlines will make a big technology change this weekend involving planes and pilots, but passengers won't notice a thing if all goes well.
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Pilots, air traffic controllers shifting to text messaging
Airline pilots and air traffic controllers are on schedule to switch to text communications at most of the nation's busiest airports by the end of the year, a milestone...
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Video refereeing could be a major own goal for footballhere's why
Ajax's 5-0 cup victory against fellow Dutch premier division side Willem II on September 21 saw a first in football: the official world debut for a video assistant...
From Phys.org Technology News
Firm hopes to be 1st with skill-based slots
A New York firm hopes to be the first in the world to install skill-based slot machines on casino floors in which the main determining factor in how much a player...
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MH370 wreckage hunter won't give up until mystery solved
The fedora, the bomber jacket and the consuming quest invite comparisons to Indiana Jones. Blaine Gibson, though, hasn't matched the film hero's triumph in finding...
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Dutch brothers in court for bitcoin mining with stolen power
Prosecutors in the Netherlands are seeking prison sentences for two brothers who they say used stolen electricity to power computers they used to mine bitcoins...
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Donaldson Co. jumps into beverage filtration with heavyweight customers
It took the Donaldson Co. two years, 40 scientists and millions to build a better mouse trap - or a microbe trap, to be exact - for beverage and yogurt manufacturers...
From Blog@Ubiquity
Can a Rubiks Cube Teach You Programming?
Em Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube in 1974 and it became the worlds most popular puzzle. The cube consists of 26 cubelets that move and turn when the faces areRead...
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China court hears case over Tesla fatal crash
The father of a Chinese man killed while driving a Tesla sedan has sued the US electric car maker over an alleged fault with its Autopilot system, the family's...
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Technology at Paralympics sparks advances and controversy
Here's how good technology for prosthetic running blades has become.
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
White House Summit on Computer Science Education
This week’s White House Summit on Computer Science for All celebrated progress made in support of the U.S. Presidents initiative to provide every student the opportunity...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
ACM U.S. Public Policy Council Submits Comments to Presidential Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity
The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council submitted comments to the Presidential Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. The comments address the challenges and...
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Why Computer Science Education in K-12 Settings Is Becoming Increasingly Essential
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Turbulence not as dangerous as flyers think
You're sitting in an aeroplane, maybe reading a book or watching a movie, a tray of unopened food in front of you. Suddenly, the plane jolts and starts to bump...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
FTC PrivacyCon – Call for Presentations on Privacy and Security Research
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission seeks presentation proposals on the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security for its next PrivacyCon...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Canada Seeks Input on Emerging Cybersecurity Challenges
The Government of Canada invites public input on effective measures to strengthen cyber systems, including those used for critical infrastructures. The comments...
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New drone technology will uncover secrets of Amazonian tribes
Experts hope to uncover the hidden secrets of ancient Amazon tribes and their effect on modern vegetation using revolutionary new drone technology.
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