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Circuit Secures the IoT Against Quantum Attack
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Circuit Secures the IoT Against Quantum Attack

A new encryption system performs schemes that classical computers can use, but quantum computers cannot crack.

AIs Could Debate Whether a Smart Assistant Should Snitch on You
From ACM TechNews

AIs Could Debate Whether a Smart Assistant Should Snitch on You

Researchers suggest that since ethical behavior is not consistent across societies, artificial intelligence systems should be flexible to reflect local law and...

On-Demand Grandkids, Robot Pals to Keep Senior Loneliness at Bay
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On-Demand Grandkids, Robot Pals to Keep Senior Loneliness at Bay

Companies are offering seniors high-tech solutions and novel services to combat loneliness.

Artificial Intelligence Informs Eating
From ACM News

Artificial Intelligence Informs Eating

How deep learning food recognition can take the hassle out of watching what you eat.

Which Colleges Are Best and Worst for Women in Computer Science?
From ACM TechNews

Which Colleges Are Best and Worst for Women in Computer Science?

An analysis of U.S. Department of Education data found only four colleges in the United States with at least 50 bachelor's degree recipients in computer science...

Google Looks to Leave Passwords Behind for a Billion Android Devices
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Google Looks to Leave Passwords Behind for a Billion Android Devices

Google and the Fast Identity Online Alliance have announced that Android is now FIDO2-certified.

Pew: Phone Polling in Crisis Again
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Pew: Phone Polling in Crisis Again

The percentage of Americans willing to participate in telephone polls has hit a new low, according to a new report, raising doubts about the continued viability...

Mercedes Enlists Quantum Computing to Build a Better Electric Vehicle Battery
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Mercedes Enlists Quantum Computing to Build a Better Electric Vehicle Battery

Mercedes-Benz is exploring how quantum computers could be used to discover new materials for advanced batteries in electric cars.

Smart, Fluffy Storytelling Robot to Be Trialed in ­.S. Classrooms
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Smart, Fluffy Storytelling Robot to Be Trialed in ­.S. Classrooms

A cute, fluffy robot can help boost language skills in young children.

Machines Whisper Our Secrets
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Machines Whisper Our Secrets

Researchers have developed a method for reverse-engineering how laboratory instruments are being used, based on the sounds they produce.

Don't Be Fooled by Fake Images and Videos Online
From ACM Opinion

Don't Be Fooled by Fake Images and Videos Online

One month before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, an "Access Hollywood" recording of Donald Trump was released in which he was heard lewdly talking about women...

Your Bionic Hand Is Now at Risk From Hackers
From ACM TechNews

Your Bionic Hand Is Now at Risk From Hackers

Kaspersky Lab researchers revealed at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Spain that bionic hand prostheses from Moscow-based Motorica are vulnerable to hacking.

­.S. Cyber Command Operation Disrupted Internet Access of Russian Troll Factory on Day of 2018 Midterms
From ACM News

­.S. Cyber Command Operation Disrupted Internet Access of Russian Troll Factory on Day of 2018 Midterms

The U.S. military blocked Internet access to an infamous Russian entity seeking to sow discord among Americans during the 2018 midterms, several U.S. officials...

Seattle Mayor Forms Student Internship Program With Amazon, Expedia, Others
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Seattle Mayor Forms Student Internship Program With Amazon, Expedia, Others

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan has launched a paid internship program for college students, in partnership with area companies.

Skills Shortage is Stopping Many Asian Companies from Embracing AI, Study Shows
From ACM TechNews

Skills Shortage is Stopping Many Asian Companies from Embracing AI, Study Shows

Only 41% of companies in the Asia-Pacific region are currently using artificial intelligence, according to a survey of business leaders and workers in 15 Asia-Pacific...

Google Researchers Say Software Alone Can't Mitigate Spectre Chip Flaws
From ACM TechNews

Google Researchers Say Software Alone Can't Mitigate Spectre Chip Flaws

It will be difficult to avoid Spectre-like bugs in the future unless central processing units are dramatically overhauled, according to a team of Google researchers...

Bees With Backpacks: The Next Army of Data Collectors?
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Bees With Backpacks: The Next Army of Data Collectors?

Researchers are outfitting insects, natural marvels of engineering that roboticists have been unable to duplicate, with sensors to collect data in the wild.

­S-China Battle Over Huawei Comes to Head at Tech Show
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­S-China Battle Over Huawei Comes to Head at Tech Show

A global battle between the U.S. government and Chinese tech company Huawei over allegations that it is a cybersecurity risk overshadowed the opening Monday of...

Glassdoor Data Shows Gen Z Workers Attracted to High-Paying Tech Jobs, Seattle's Top Companies
From ACM TechNews

Glassdoor Data Shows Gen Z Workers Attracted to High-Paying Tech Jobs, Seattle's Top Companies

The Glassdoor job review website has found that 19% of Generation Z job seekers are pursuing software engineering positions, which pay a median wage of $98,500....

Stanford-Led Engineering Team ­nveils Prototype for Computer-on-a-Chip
From ACM TechNews

Stanford-Led Engineering Team ­nveils Prototype for Computer-on-a-Chip

A Stanford University-led engineering team has developed a energy-efficient prototype computer-on-a-chip.
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