How complex is your life? Computer scientists found a way to measure it
Nobel laureate economist Richard Thaler famously quipped: "People aren't dumb, the world is hard."
Aug 10, 2022
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Cyberattack disrupts unemployment benefits in some states
A cyberattack on a software company has disrupted unemployment benefits and job seeking assistance for thousands of people in several states.
Jun 30, 2022
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When self-driving cars crash, who's responsible? Courts and insurers need to know what's inside the 'black box'
The first serious accident involving a self-driving car in Australia occurred in March this year. A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a Tesla Model 3 in "autopilot" mode.
May 25, 2022
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Unglitching the system: Advancement in predicting software vulnerabilities
Software vulnerabilities are prevalent across all systems that are built using source codes, causing a variety of problems including deadlock, hacking or even system failures. Thus, early predictions of vulnerabilities are ...
May 19, 2022
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Recommendation algorithms that power Amazon, Netflix can improve satellite imagery, too
Algorithms that help consumers decide what to stream or buy online can do more than predict customers' habits: They can help satellites see the Earth better, according to a Rutgers study.
May 11, 2022
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Making bug-checking in software and hardware design cheaper and more efficient
The development of complex hardware and software is error-prone and costly. Testing can detect the presence of bugs in these designs, but it cannot prove their absence. One technique that can provide worthful feedback on ...
Mar 15, 2022
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US tax agency drops facial recognition plan after criticism
The US national tax authority announced Monday that it will stop using facial recognition software to verify taxpayers' identities when they create online accounts, following a chorus of privacy concerns.
Feb 07, 2022
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Experts test technical research for a hypothetical central bank digital currency
In collaboration with a team at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, MIT experts have begun designing and testing technical research through which further examination of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) can be performed ...
Feb 04, 2022
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Food-tracking AI system developed to reduce malnutrition in LTC homes
New technology could help reduce malnutrition and improve overall health in long-term care homes by automatically recording and tracking how much food residents consume.
Jan 31, 2022
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Teen hacker claims ability to control 25 Teslas worldwide
A 19-year-old security researcher claims to have hacked remotely into more than 25 Tesla Inc. cars in 13 countries, saying in a series of tweets that a software flaw allowed him to access the EV pioneer's systems.
Jan 13, 2022
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