The cost of powering streaming and other rapidly growing online services will not "take down the Internet."
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | December 1, 2021
Key questions and challenges remain, including how to scale qubit devices while reducing noise and errors to the point where the devices become useful.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2021
Highly efficient light-based processors can overcome the bottlenecks of today's electronics.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2021
Verified coding techniques use mathematical proofs to ensure code is error-free and hacker-resistant. Can the approach revolutionize software?
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | July 1, 2021
Encrypted identification data on a smartcard or smartphone can deliver significant benefits while boosting security, but raise concerns about privacy and the potential...Samuel Greengard Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | January 5, 2021
The desire for faster, higher-frequency wireless networking is a constant. Terahertz technology could deliver large gains.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2020
Shifting artificial intelligence to the "edge" of the network could transform computing . . . and everyday life.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | September 1, 2020
Chips designed specifically to model the neurons and synapses in the human brain are poised to change computing in profound ways.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | August 1, 2020
The technology promises to advance semiconductors and computing, but also introduces new questions and challenges.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | March 1, 2020
Researchers are exploring ways to improve discourse in online discussion groups and social media sites.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | February 6, 2020
Drone technology is poised to enter the mainstream of business and society, but engineering robust controls remains a challenge.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2019
The benefits of genetic engineering tool CRISPR have been widely discussed. But what if something goes wrong?
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | August 6, 2019
A more connected world sounds alluring, but without better protections, the Internet of Things could lead to disaster.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2019
Research into next-generation storage techniques marches forward, yet tape remains the most viable, dependable medium.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | April 1, 2019
The EU data regulation will affect computer, Internet, and technology usage within and outside the EU; how it will play out remains to be seen.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | November 1, 2018
Advances in materials science and chemistry are leading to self-destructing circuits and transient electronics, which could impact many fields.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | October 1, 2018