David P. Anderson – Communications of the ACM

Opinion Aug 1 2017

Prophets, Seers, and Pioneers

Reflections on historical prognostications for the future.

Computing Profession

Prophets, Seers, and Pioneers, illustrative photo

Author Archives

Opinion Dec 1 2016

Nailing Smoke

Curation at the bleeding edge of technology.

Computing Profession

Opinion May 1 2016

Preserving Hybrid Objects

Brutal lessons from contemporary art.

Computing Applications

Michael Takeo Magruder's 'Data Flower (Prototype I)'

Opinion Sep 1 2009

An Interview with Maurice Wilkes

Maurice Wilkes, the designer and builder of the EDSAC, passed away on Nov. 29 at age 97. He reflects on his career in this 2009 interview.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Research and Advances Nov 1 2002

Seti@home: an Experiment in Public-Resource Computing

Millions of computer owners worldwide contribute computer time to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, performing the largest computation ever.

Computing Applications

Shape the Future of Computing

ACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.

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