ACM TechNews

The Japan TimesThe use of facial recognition technology is expanding across Japan, enabling ticketless train entry, cashless shopping, and streamlined access to entertainment venues and care facilities. Companies including NEC, Panasonic Connect

Scientific AmericanTwenty-five Fields Medal winners signed a declaration warning of a “severe misalignment” between the goals of AI companies and mathematics. The statement comes amid rapid advances in AI-generated mathematical proofs, including

Nextgov/FCWThe U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disrupted a North Korean scheme using fraudulent remote workers to infiltrate U.S. companies and generate revenue for the regime’s weapons programs. Under Operation Lonestar Roundup, agents

The HillFlock Safety is introducing new privacy safeguards for its automated license plate surveillance network amid growing concerns about law enforcement misuse and mass surveillance. The company will reduce its recommended default data retention

USA TodayThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers following a recruitment campaign launched partly to attract video gamers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The initiative targets

BloombergIn an interview, ACM Fellow Fei-Fei Li called for independent and public-sector oversight of increasingly powerful AI systems, arguing that safety evaluations should not be controlled solely by the companies developing the technology. She

Quantum InsiderFairfax County Public Schools in Virginia plans to install an operational quantum computer at Skyview High School in December, with educational activities beginning in spring 2027 through a new quantum computing pathway. Students will

Cyber Security NewsResearchers at Austria's Graz University of Technology uncovered a cross-platform side-channel attack that uses file-notification systems on Linux, Windows, and macOS to monitor user activity without elevated privileges. By

Belleville News-Democrat (IL)The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on Oct. 29 to prohibit Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for the U.S. market, expanding restrictions introduced in 2025. The FCC

The Wall Street JournalWalmart is investing billions in warehouse automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs, but technical problems, equipment breakdowns, and high operating expenses have slowed progress. The retailer is upgrading existing