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 use of software to determine bail and sentencing terms has gone mainstream. How fair are these systems?
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | April 16, 2020
Should lethal autonomous weapon systems be programmed to strike and kill without direct human oversight?
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | March 17, 2020
Russia and other countries are turning to more stringent Internet controls that threaten the free flow of information.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | February 13, 2020
Businesses, universities, and governments increasingly are turning to algorithms to make crucial decisions about how to treat customers and citizens.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | December 20, 2018
Facial recognition and augmented reality are changing the way law enforcement agencies investigate crime, but there are important privacy issues to consider.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | November 6, 2018
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
Researchers are exploring ways to put medical data to greater use while better protecting privacy.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2018
Electronic eavesdropping is becoming ever more nefarious in the age of smartphones and digital devices.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | September 14, 2017
Researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to gain insights into factors that lead to poverty and other social problems.
Samuel Greengard From ACM News | September 5, 2017
Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are motivating researchers to design and build new chips to support different computing models.
Samuel Greengard From Communications of the ACM | May 1, 2017
Technology ethics are a growing concern as artificial intelligence advances and autonomous technologies become reality.Samuel Greengard From ACM News | June 10, 2016
Despite the challenges, France is providing public funding and investing in infrastructure to support business transition to digital technologies.Samuel Greengard From ACM News | June 3, 2016