Communications of the ACM
A Healthy Dose of AI
Building artificial intelligence into medical devices can speed diagnoses and potentially improve treatments and outcomes.
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Here Come the Killer Robots
Despite concerns, autonomous AI weapons and defense systems for military applications are on the rise.
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ChatGPT in the Classroom
ChatGPT is giving educators headaches and forcing them to reinvent how classrooms work.
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Virtual Influencers in the Real World
We are increasingly engaging with these digital personalities, online and offline.
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Extreme Security for Users Targeted by Cyberattack
Apple's Lockdown Mode provides serious security to individuals personally targeted by sophisticated attackers.
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Crossing the Uncanny Valley
The "uncanny valley effect" may be holding back the field of robotics.
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NFT Thefts and What to Do About Them
When someone steals a non-fungible token (NFT), the options for recourse are not always clear.
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Weather Control via Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles are being used to make it rain in the desert, a first step toward controlling the weather.
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The New Form of Currency
Central bank digital currencies hold the promise—and peril—of changing money as we know it.
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The State of Quantum Computing
Recent developments in the field may signal quantum technology will soon be ready for prime time.
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The State of Virtual Reality Hardware
Advances in VR hardware could finally take the technology mainstream.
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The Role of LARPing in Computer Science Education
Live-action roleplaying (LARPing) could make computer science education more engaging and effective.
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Technologies for the Visually Impaired
The last decade has seen major advancements in technology for the blind and visually impaired, but problems remain.
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Biggest Brands Embrace an Obscure Online Subculture
For years, the "Extremely Online" have shared the latest Internet memes and inside jokes. Now companies are doing the same.
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How Tech Needs to Change for Coders with Disabilities
Programmers with disabilities continue to face serious accessibility issues.
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The Problem with SMS Two-Factor Authentication
SMS two-factor authentication has some security issues that have prompted companies to get creative.
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Motion Sickness a Major Problem with Self-Driving Cars
Motion sickness could prevent some of the benefits expected from autonomous vehicles.
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The Increasing Familiarity of Cryptocurrencies
More and more businesses are accepting cryptocurrencies as payment; here's why.
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The Quantum Threat to Cryptocurrencies
Quantum computing could fundamentally break cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and throw markets into turmoil.
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Law Enforcement’s Ongoing Problem with Mobile Encryption
Organizations like the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation have a hard time cracking suspects' smartphones, thanks to end-to-end encryption.
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Why Blockchain Is Taking Over the World
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies are booming—and for good reason.12