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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Robot the Musical
Artificial intelligence promises to change aspects of music ranging from rock concerts to advertising jingles.
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It's All About Image
Image recognition technology is advancing rapidly. Researchers are discovering new ways to tackle the task without enormous datasets.
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When Cars Fly
The idea of personal air vehicles has been around for decades. Now the concept is taking off.
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Building a Better IoT
A robust and resilient Internet of Things framework is critical for future progress. New and emerging concepts may illuminate the path.
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Cracking the Code on DNA Storage
Researchers are tapping DNA to create a new and different type of storage media. The technology could prove revolutionary.
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Making Machines Make Sense
Researchers are working to imbue computing devices with sophisticated object recognition and tactile capabilities that could take computer sensing to an entirely...
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Making Smartphones More Aware
The drive to make electronic devices more situationally, contextually aware of their environments.
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Making Chips Smarter
Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are motivating researchers to design and build new chips to support different computing models.
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The Future of Semiconductors
Researchers are looking for new ways to advance semiconductors as Moore's Law approaches its limits.
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A Healthy Approach?
A new wave of consumer-centric connected fitness and health-related devices is changing healthcare.
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The Road to Progress
Smarter roads will pave the way to a future with smoother, more efficient transportation.
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Are Computer Chips the New Security Threat?
Security researchers have identified a technique for installing a backdoor on computer chips, a security flaw that could profoundly change the computing industry...
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Cracking the Code on Biology
Genetic engineering promises to revolutionize everything from agriculture and biofuels to medicine and food safety.
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The New Face of Biometrics
Advances in biometric authentication are finally pushing the technology into the mainstream.
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GPUs Reshape Computing
Graphical processing units have emerged as a major powerhouse in the computing world, unleashing huge advancements in deep learning and AI.
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Will Ecole 42 Crack the Code of Learning?
A French institution may be a window into the future of coding education.
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Building Morality Into Machines
Technology ethics are a growing concern as artificial intelligence advances and autonomous technologies become reality.
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France Embraces Digital Transformation
Despite the challenges, France is providing public funding and investing in infrastructure to support business transition to digital technologies.
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Cybersecurity Gets Smart
Researchers aim to apply artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to take cybersecurity to a new, higher, and better level.
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