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G.e., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-­p
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G.e., the 124-Year-Old Software Start-­p

It may not qualify as a lightning-bolt eureka moment, but Jeffrey R. Immelt, chief executive of General Electric, recalls the June day in 2009 that got him thinking...

The Hype—and Hope—of Artificial Intelligence
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The Hype—and Hope—of Artificial Intelligence

Computers in general, and software in particular, are more difficult than other kinds of technology for most people to grok, and they overwhelm us with a sense...

Self-Driving Cars Reach a Fork in the Road, and Automakers Take Different Routes
From ACM TechNews

Self-Driving Cars Reach a Fork in the Road, and Automakers Take Different Routes

Automakers are taking divergent approaches to the development and deployment of driverless vehicles.

Computers Can Sense Sarcasm? Yeah, Right
From ACM TechNews

Computers Can Sense Sarcasm? Yeah, Right

Researchers at the University of Turin and Yahoo! have developed software that can identify the expression of sarcasm on social media and the Web.

Auto, Technology Industries Clash Over Talking Cars
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Auto, Technology Industries Clash Over Talking Cars

Cars that wirelessly talk to each other are finally ready for the road, creating the potential to dramatically reduce traffic deaths, improve the safety of self...

The Ibrain Is Here
From ACM News

The Ibrain Is Here


Smartphone Speech Recognition Can Write Text Messages Three Times Faster Than Human Typing
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Smartphone Speech Recognition Can Write Text Messages Three Times Faster Than Human Typing

Smartphone speech recognition software gets a bad rap. Most users find the nascent technology to be frustratingly slow, and there are entire blogs dedicated to...

GPUs Reshape Computing
From Communications of the ACM

GPUs Reshape Computing

Graphical processing units have emerged as a major powerhouse in the computing world, unleashing huge advancements in deep learning and AI.

The Edge of the Uncanny
From Communications of the ACM

The Edge of the Uncanny

Scientists are learning more about what makes robots and chatbots engaging.

How an Algorithm Learned to Identify Depressed Individuals By Studying Their Instagram Photos
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How an Algorithm Learned to Identify Depressed Individuals By Studying Their Instagram Photos

Researchers have trained a machine-learning algorithm to spot warning signs for depression on Instagram by analyzing the composition of posted images.

Hand Jive: A Robot Hand Learns to Spin
From ACM News

Hand Jive: A Robot Hand Learns to Spin

A five-fingered robotic hand teaches itself how to manage a complex task.

Think Fast--Is Neuromorphic Computing Set to Leap Forward?
From ACM TechNews

Think Fast--Is Neuromorphic Computing Set to Leap Forward?

European Human Brain Project leader Karlheinz Meier offers an overview of the state of neuromorphic computing technology.

Navy Looking at Teaching Robots How to Behave
From ACM TechNews

Navy Looking at Teaching Robots How to Behave

The U.S. Navy is funding projects to train autonomous systems to not harm humans.

This Supercomputer Will Try to Find Intelligence on Reddit
From ACM News

This Supercomputer Will Try to Find Intelligence on Reddit

Is it possible that the secret to building machine intelligence lies in spending endless hours reading Reddit?

­ta Researcher Wins Grant to ­se Data Mining to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Depression
From ACM TechNews

­ta Researcher Wins Grant to ­se Data Mining to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Depression

University of Texas at Arlington professor Heng Huang's data-mining efforts could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of depression.

Tim Cook: Running Apple 'is Sort of a Lonely Job'
From ACM Opinion

Tim Cook: Running Apple 'is Sort of a Lonely Job'

On a sleek white coffee table in Apple CEO Tim Cook's fourth-floor office in late July, beneath framed posters of Robert F. Kennedy, the Rev. Martin Luther King...

Expensive Drones Take Flying Lessons from Cheaper Stunt Doubles
From ACM News

Expensive Drones Take Flying Lessons from Cheaper Stunt Doubles

Some of the best lessons come from the school of hard knocks. But some kit is too delicate or expensive to be subjected to this.

The Robot You Want Most Is Far From Reality
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The Robot You Want Most Is Far From Reality

House-cleaning robots will surely be popular, but building one will be a daunting challenge, according to researchers.

Scientists Are ­sing Sound to Track Nighttime Bird Migration
From ACM TechNews

Scientists Are ­sing Sound to Track Nighttime Bird Migration

Researchers are helping to track the nighttime migratory patterns of birds by teaching a computer to recognize their flight calls.

Of Heartbeats, Bones and Brushstrokes
From ACM TechNews

Of Heartbeats, Bones and Brushstrokes

A five-year, $1.5-million award will enable Duke University professor Ingrid Daubechies to expand her collaborative research involving mathematics and electrical...
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