Communications of the ACM
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
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Will AI Replace Computer Programmers?
Advances in artificial intelligence tools that can code could improve productivity, but portend disruption.
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Making Traffic a Thing of the Past
New AI technologies are making it possible to autonomously reduce traffic.
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The Impact of Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have mixed effects on employee productivity, creativity, and relationships.
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Extreme Security for Users Targeted by Cyberattack
Apple's Lockdown Mode provides serious security to individuals personally targeted by sophisticated attackers.
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NFT Thefts and What to Do About Them
When someone steals a non-fungible token (NFT), the options for recourse are not always clear.
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Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
Labor shortages have many companies turning to automation technology, but with mixed outcomes.
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Technology's Impact on Morality
Leading technologists and thinkers are concerned about technology's impact on our ethical thinking.
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Weather Control via Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles are being used to make it rain in the desert, a first step toward controlling the weather.
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The Unionization of Technology Companies
New unions could change how tech giants engage with their employees.
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The New Form of Currency
Central bank digital currencies hold the promise—and peril—of changing money as we know it.
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The State of Quantum Computing
Recent developments in the field may signal quantum technology will soon be ready for prime time.
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The Role of LARPing in Computer Science Education
Live-action roleplaying (LARPing) could make computer science education more engaging and effective.
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Are We Addicted to Technology?
Experts agree technology causes some negative behaviors, but they are divided on how bad the problem is.
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Quantum Radar and the Future of Warfare
Quantum radar could have implications for how we diagnose disease and fight wars.
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Biggest Brands Embrace an Obscure Online Subculture
For years, the "Extremely Online" have shared the latest Internet memes and inside jokes. Now companies are doing the same.
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How Computing Goes Green
Tech companies have bigger carbon footprints than ever. Here's what some of them are doing about it.
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Protecting the 2020 Census
A new framework is being used to secure the 2020 U.S. Census from database reconstruction attacks.
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How Tech Needs to Change for Coders with Disabilities
Programmers with disabilities continue to face serious accessibility issues.
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The Problem with SMS Two-Factor Authentication
SMS two-factor authentication has some security issues that have prompted companies to get creative.
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