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Creating Digital Replicas of History with AI
AI-assisted renderings can show historic structures in precise detail across different time periods.
Verification Systems Face an Identity Crisis
Artificial intelligence is making common digital defense tools obsolete.
Computing Is Indeed a Discipline in Crisis
While Silicon Valley is investing tens of billions of dollars chasing the AGI dream, academic computing research in the U.S. is facing a severe drought.
Overcoming Obstacles to Passwordless Authentication
Organizations need the proper skills and teams to implement passwordless authentication effectively.
AI is increasingly being used in kitchens and restaurants to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the culinary arts.
Securing Japan from Online Attacks
“The greatest threats to cybersecurity in Japan now are attacks on social infrastructure that causes it to stop functioning and requiring a long time for recovery.”
Can AI Help Build Cities Better?
Planners hope that the right balance of automation and human accountability will contribute to more livable and sustainable urban environments.
Automating Call Centers with AI
Even people in the contact center industry support the use of AI, potentially at the expense of their own jobs.
Recent research holds some clues as to which jobs are being affected by AI and shows signs of how that is playing out in the jobs markets.
Durable Skills in the Age of AI
It isn’t about pitting AI and soft skills against each other, it’s about developing human skills that are valued and assist collaboration with AI systems.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Electronic Contracts
Although terms can vary across jurisdictions within the United States, electronic agreements are widely accepted throughout the world.
The special section offers a snapshot of the region's momentum, featuring a diverse set of contributions that blend technical rigor with societal impact.
Federal Research Investment and Innovation in Information Technology: A Virtuous Cycle
Federal investment in research, particularly in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of computing, is not merely an expenditure but a strategic imperative.
Federal Funding Supports the Flow of Innovation
"We have over six decades of evidence to show that this powerful ecosystem works."
Some AI labs support digital watermarking to indicate whether an image is generated by an AI tool.
The Innovation Engine: Government-Funded Academic Research
A look at the five highest-impact projects of a lauded academic career.
Digital Addiction Among Arab Families: Status, Contributing Factors, Responsibilities, and Solutions
Internet addiction in the GCC is estimated at 33%, with higher prevalence among females (48%) than males (24%).
Keeping the Dream Alive: The Power and Promise of Federally Funded Research
Long-term investment in curiosity-driven academic research is the bedrock of technological transformation.
AI’s Benefits Can Be Marginal in Medicine
The perception of AI driving magical medical breakthroughs is often far from the truth.
Fighting for the Right to Repair
Advocates say incentives such as taxes on non-reparable goods and subsidies for repair-friendly designs could encourage manufacturers to support DIY repairs.
AI is the ultimate force multiplier for cybercriminals, making scams cheaper, faster, and more convincing.
Spotting Scams Based on Fake Profiles
A lack of awareness of how scammers operate keeps them just a click away, ready to steal your money, identity, and sensitive information.
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