Communications of the ACM
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Computer Scientists Create Search Systems to Limit COVID-19 Misinformation
New system increases the correctness and reliability of health-related searches by 80%
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Ethereum Weathers Bug That Underlines Possible Blockchain Risks
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin said the blockchain survived a flaw from outdated software that divided the digital ledger last week, thanks to a quick program...
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AI Technology Set to Transform Heart Imaging
An international research team has developed an artificial intelligence technology to improve heart imaging.
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Mutual Attention Inception Network Developed for Remote Sensing Visual Question Answering
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a novel mutual attention inception network and a remote sensing visual question answering dataset. ...
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The Fight to Define When AI Is 'High Risk'
Everyone from tech companies to churches wants a say in how the E.U. regulates artificial intelligence that could harm people.
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China Swoops on Algorithms in Latest Tech Clampdown
The Cyberspace Administration of China has issued draft rules to more strictly control the development and use of algorithmic models.
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Harnessing the Particle-Tracking Power of the Algorithm
Researchers have developed a faster, more accurate three-dimensional particle-tracking system for monitoring the motion of particles in flow.
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Baby Detector Software in Digital Camera Rivals ECG
New software uses a digital camera to automatically detect a baby's face in a hospital bed and remotely monitor its health.
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Deepfakes Are Now Making Business Pitches
The video technology, initially associated with porn, is gaining a foothold in the corporate world.
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Life as a Logician
Mathematician Martin Jackson is known for his work on Hilbert's Tenth Problem, among other things.
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These Robots Can Move Your Couch
University of Cincinnati engineers taught two robots to move a couch together without either robot directing the other.
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Autonomous Electric Cargo Ship will Make First Voyage This Year
It will transport its first container from the town of Herøya to Brevik in Norway.
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Federal Government to Expand Use of Facial Recognition Despite Growing Concerns
Federal government to expand use of facial recognition despite growing concerns.
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Waymo Opens Robotaxi Service in San Francisco for Ride Hailing
Google's sister company offers driver-supported rides to some residents in business model test case.
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For Robot Trucks, Navigating Highways Is Just One Bump in the Road
Investors have rushed into startups that promise to have big rigs drive themselves, but a path to commercial markets remains a major challenge.
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Imaging, ML Methods Speed Effort to Reduce Crops' Need for Water
New imaging and machine learning tools can analyze the genomic features of plant leaves as a means of increasing water-use efficiency for crops.
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Winemakers Tap AI to Salvage Grapes as Wildfires Rage
Software startup Tastry Inc. has developed an artificial intelligence model that can help California winemakers salvage grapes damaged by wildfire smoke.
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U.S. Government Agencies to Increase Use of Facial Recognition Technology
A new survey shows the controversial systems are poised to play an even bigger role in federal business.
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Neural Network Helps Augment 3D Micro-CT Images of Fibrous Materials
Researchers have reconstructed three-dimensional micro-computed tomography images of fibrous materials using machine learning.
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