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AI Supports Displaced Peoples, Refugees in Ukraine and Beyond
Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in refugee relief and resettlement programs.
Four Conversations About Human-Centric AI
I discuss the different conversations, their limits, and what we really need to be talking about.
New Research Vindicates Fodor and Pylyshyn: No Explainable AI Without ‘Structured Semantics’
In this short article, we generalize recent research results that clearly make the point that "there can be no explanation without semantics."
Heinz Rutishauser, a Forgotten Swiss Pioneer
A look at the little-known Rutishauser, who created "automatic programming" and was one of the "authoritative fathers" of the Algol programming language.
Pushing the Frontiers of Mathematical Research
Computer proof assistants are being used to create online libraries of mathematical theorems and proofs.
Opportunities of Data Science Education
Considering the six new and exciting opportunities that data science presents.
Computing has become highly important in everyday life during the past 75 years. In addition to its many benefits, however, it has also played a major role in driving societal polarization.
The Making of an IT Strategy Consultant
Years ago, my mentor asked me how I envisioned my career. I replied, "It's important that my work is fun." She replied rather dryly, "You can't live off fun, Kristian."
Celebrating virtual memory, which has made such a difference in how we approach programming, memory management, and secure computing.
Let Us Not Put All Our Eggs in One Basket
Toward new research directions in computer science.
Deploying Decentralized, Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing
Lessons from a pandemic.
Which Were the Most Influential Early Computers?
Considering early machines that had the greatest influence on the development of program-controlled computers.
Protecting Children’s Privacy Online
Assuring youngsters they can use websites without giving away their personal information is not child's play.
How can we solve ACM membership fee payment problems for Russians and Belarussians?
No-Code AI: Platforms and Tools
In the 1990s, tools like Macromedia Dreamweaver made Web development accessible to all. Today, no-code tools aim to do the same for artificial intelligence.
A History of One Brute-Force Attack
A classic brute-force attack boils down to guessing credentials. In my scenario, though, the perpetrators acted somewhat differently.
Extreme Security for Users Targeted by Cyberattack
Apple's Lockdown Mode provides serious security to individuals personally targeted by sophisticated attackers.
On the Ethics of Writing With AIs
AI-generated text, even if accepted from an ethical standpoint, raises questions about the provenance of the generated text.
Preparing for the end of life should include consideration of online accounts that will continue when you're gone.
ACM has the responsibility to fulfill its mission to the fullest, not just for the sake of computing professionals but for society at large.
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.
Get InvolvedCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.
By opening CACM to the world, we hope to increase engagement among the broader computer science community and encourage non-members to discover the rich resources ACM has to offer.
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