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Search vs. Browse
One of the oldest distinctions in information access is between searching and browsing. Does a user initiate an information-seeking…
From ACM-W supporting, celebrating and advocating for Women in Computing
Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) brings together scientists from all disciplines for gender equality
The Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) is an independent committee formed in 2020 by nine international scientific organizations, most of...
From Schneier on Security
Secret White House Warrantless Surveillance Program
There seems to be no end to warrantless surveillance: According to the letter, a surveillance program now known as Data Analytical Services (DAS) has for more than...
From CS4FN (Computer Science For Fun)
Free event for families and schools: the Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution
FREE: Come and see a TV programme being made at the People's Palace on Mile End Road (other UK venues available). It's time for the annual Royal Institution Christmas...
From Computational Complexity
Can I make money in the betting markets based on what i ``know'' about the Republican VP choide
The betting markets for the Republican VP are here.Assume that I am very confident that the VP won't be Nikki Haley. I can buy a NO share for 90 cents (that may...
From Geeking with Greg
Book excerpt: People determine what the algorithms do
(This is an excerpt from drafts of my book, "Algorithms and Misinformation: Why Wisdom of the Crowds Failed the Internet and How to Fix It") The problem is people...
From Daniel Lemire's Blog
A simple WebSocket benchmark in JavaScript: Node.js versus Bun
Conventional web applications use the http protocol (or the https variant). The http protocol is essentially asymmetrical: a client application such as a browser...
From ACM-W supporting, celebrating and advocating for Women in Computing
ACM-W Celebrating Technology Leaders discussed Quantum Computing – View On-Demand
In this episode of “ACM-W Celebrating Technology Leaders,” our host, Bushra Anjum (ACM-W Standing Committees Chair; Director of Data Science & Analytics, Doximity)...
From ACM-W supporting, celebrating and advocating for Women in Computing
ACM-W North America sponsored activities in Mexico
The 12th International Conference on Software Engineering (CIMPS) The 12th International Conference on Software Engineering (CIMPS) was held at CENIDET, Cuernavaca...
From ACM-W supporting, celebrating and advocating for Women in Computing
ACM-W NA is soliciting volunteers to assist with their mission
Author: Lindsay Jamieson, ACM-W NA chair We are soliciting volunteers to assist with the ACM-W mission in North America (Canada, the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean)...
From Schneier on Security
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Nebula
Pretty photograph. The Squid Nebula is shown in blue, indicating doubly ionized oxygen—which is when you ionize your oxygen once and then ionize it again justhere...
From Schneier on Security
Chocolate Swiss Army Knife
It’s realistic looking. If I drop it in a bin with my keys and wallet, will the TSA confiscate it?
From Schneier on Security
LitterDrifter USB Worm
A new worm that spreads via USB sticks is infecting computers in Ukraine and beyond. The group—known by many names, including Gamaredon, Primitive Bear, ACTINIUM...
From ACM-W supporting, celebrating and advocating for Women in Computing
Quantum Computing: Potential, Practicality, and Perils
When? November 15, 2023, 12:30 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Watch the recording here. In this episode of “ACM-W Celebrating Technology Leaders,” we invite...
From Putting People First
Study on how young Europeans perceive their future
*The Movers of Tomorrow: How Young Adults in Europe Imagine and Shape the Future* - Study of young adults (aged 18 to 39) in Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland and...
From Schneier on Security
Apple to Add Manual Authentication to iMessage
Signal has had the ability to manually authenticate another account for years. iMessage is getting it: The feature is called Contact Key Verification, and it does...
From insideHPC
ALCF: Groq AI Online Workshop, Dec. 6-7
The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility will host an online workshop to learn about the ALCF’s new GroqRack system on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 6 and 7 from 1:30...
From Schneier on Security
Email Security Flaw Found in the Wild
Google’s Threat Analysis Group announced a zero-day against the Zimbra Collaboration email server that has been used against governments around the world. TAG has...
From insideHPC
TierPoint Selects DDC Cabinet Technology for AI Workloads in High-Density Data Center
San Diego – DDC Cabinet Technology, maker of scalable data center-to-edge solutions that feature patented Dynamic Density Control (DDC) technology, announced the...
From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
The Future of Research on Social Technologies Visioning Workshop
Earlier this month, the CCC, with support from the Knight Foundation, held a visioning workshop on, “The Future of Research on Social Technologies.” The workshop...
From insideHPC