Formal methods constitute a suite of mathematically based techniques that are employed to specify, develop, and verify software systems with a high degree of rigour. These techniques aim to transform ...

The research area "Formal Methods and Algorithmics" (ForMAl) consists of the three working groups "Software Development and Verification", "Safety-Critical Systems" and "Efficient Algorithms and ...

It’s no secret that hardware is the new currency in the chip world. It’s no longer the case that the semiconductor industry is in the hands of traditional semiconductor giants; an increasing number of ...

As the sophistication of embedded software systems escalates, the need for greater safety and security for these applications must keep pace. As autonomous systems, connected devices, and ...

Methodology is the key in using formal property checking in a scalable way that guarantees a higher return on investment The present-day use of formal methods in industry owes a lot to the founding ...

As VLSI designs grow in complexity ranging from multi-core SoCs to AI accelerators verification has become the dominant cost and schedule driver in chip development. Two major verification ...

How formal verification is able to find bugs before signoff. Formal verification’s ability to mathematically prove exhaustively that a chip design meets a set of assertions. Formal techniques are ...

Automotive software has a vital role in the future of driving. Credit: via Shutterstock. Software is at the heart of modern mobility. From advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) to electric vehicle ...

In August 2023, the EEOC reached its first AI-bias settlement: $365,000 paid over a hiring algorithm that automatically rejected older applicants. Meanwhile, Europe’s new AI Act threatens fines of up ...