Communications of the ACM
The news archive provides access to past news stories from Communications of the ACM and other sources by date.
September 2022
From ACM News
What Are Data Scientists' Biggest Concerns?
Among the key concerns identified in Anaconda's State of Data Science 2022 report was the barriers to adoption of data science overall.
From ACM News
Superconductors: Scientists Discover an Invisible Phenomenon
It may be possible to develop superconductors that operate at room temperature with further knowledge of the relationship between spin liquids and superconductivity.
From ACM News
'Very Harmful' Lack of Data Blunts U.S. Response to Outbreaks
Major data gaps, the result of decades of underinvestment in public health, have undercut the government response to the coronavirus, and now to monkeypox.
From ACM TechNews
YouTube's Dislike Button Rarely Shifts Recommendations
Mozilla Foundation researchers found pressing the "dislike" button on a YouTube video does little to improve the videos chosen by the YouTube platform's recommender algorithm.
From ACM TechNews
Deepfake Audio Has a Tell
Researchers at the University of Florida can detect audio deepfakes by measuring acoustic and fluid dynamic distinctions between organic and synthetic voice samples.
From ACM TechNews
Face Recognition for Pigs Could Improve Welfare on Farms
Wenhao Zhang and colleagues at the U.K.'s University of the West of England have developed a facial recognition system for pigs.
From ACM TechNews
Implantable Sensor Sniffs Out Possible Signals of Osteoarthritis
A new flexible biosensor performs continuous, wireless monitoring of nitric oxide, a biomarker associated with inflammation, in rabbits.
From ACM News
Cleveland Wants to Use AI to Fight Illegal Dumping
The city intends to deploy smart cameras outfitted with the new technology on two corridors known for being dumping hotspots.
From ACM News
The Robots Are Here, And Making You Fries
Meet Flippy, Sippy and Chippy, the newest technology stepping in to address a protracted labor crunch in food service.
From ACM News
Electric Vehicles Could Rescue the Power Grid
By 2035, the batteries in California's zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days.
From ACM TechNews
Researchers Combine Data Science, ML Techniques to Improve Traditional MRI Image Reconstruction
Researchers leveraged data science tools and machine learning to speed up the process of magnetic resonance imaging reconstruction.
From ACM TechNews
Photon Bursts Boost Quantum-Sensor Performance
The University of Chicago's Aashish Clerk and colleagues found a seemingly unwanted quantum effect may help improve the sensitivity of quantum sensors by up to 100-fold.
From ACM TechNews
Genomics Study Identifies Unique Set of Proteins That Restores Hearing in Zebrafish
Researchers used genomic techniques and computational-based machine learning to identify a network of proteins that enable zebrafish to regenerate hair cells to restore their hearing.
From ACM News
Crops for a Changing Planet
An Oak Ridge team links plant performance and genetics, seeking a food-biofuel balance in a changing climate.
From ACM News
Social Media Companies Still Boost Election Fraud Claims, Report Says
The report argues the companies fuel false conspiracies about election fraud despite promises to combat them.
From ACM News
Open Source Hardware?
Hardware design starts to see the attraction of open source.
From ACM News
This Ad's for You (Not Your Neighbor)
Data mining plus streaming can target political ads household by household, mostly unregulated.
From ACM News
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.
From ACM TechNews
Engineers Develop Wearable to Monitor Tumor Size
Stanford University engineers have designed a wearable device that can measure the size, and changes in size, of tumors.
From ACM TechNews
Mars Rover, Drone Prototypes Brave Iceland Winds
This summer, prototype rovers and drones designed to operate on Mars were tested in high winds and other harsh environmental conditions in Iceland.
From ACM TechNews
Nike Sneaker-Cleaning Robot Looks Like Car Wash for Shoes
Nike's Bot Initiated Longevity Lab (BILL) robot-powered system deep-cleans and repairs sneakers.
From ACM TechNews
From Analog to Digital
Researchers at the University of Missouri are using artificial intelligence to perform anatomical studies virtually, rather than through actual dissection.
From ACM TechNews
Walmart Rolls Out AR to Try on Clothing Virtually
Walmart has launched a new augmented reality feature that allows shoppers to virtually try on clothes.
From ACM TechNews
NASA Webb Space Telescope Data Could Be Misinterpreted
Scientists warn of a possible disconnect between the power of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's James Webb Space Telescope and current datasets.
From ACM TechNews
AI-Powered 'Smart Bin' Sorts Recycling
A prototype "smart bin" can sort recyclable materials automatically through a combination of artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine vision.
From ACM TechNews
TikTok Search Results Riddled with Misinformation
Researchers at false online claims reports monitor NewsGuard said searches on prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to produce results rife with misinformation.
From ACM News
Scams Are Showing Up at the Top of Online Searches
Searchers, beware: That Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo ad might be 'malvertising'—phishing campaigns and malware hiding behind legit-looking links.
From ACM News
Justice Department Forms National Network of Prosecutors Focused on Crypto Crime
New effort is part of trend toward putting more resources to target illegal activities involving digital currencies.
From ACM News
Biden Issues New Order to Block Chinese Investment in Technology in the U.S.
The move reflects growing unease about China's ability to access the personal information that Americans hand over to mobile apps and other services.
From ACM News
California Governor Signs Sweeping Children's Online Safety Bill
The bill could require many social media sites, games and other online services used by children to install protections for minors.