Communications of the ACM
Data Brokers Are a Threat to Democracy
The unregulated practice of data brokerage is incredibly dangerous and harmful, and policymakers can ignore it no longer.
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Dilemmas of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has confronted us with a raft of dilemmas that challenge us to decide what values are important in our designs.
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Uncertainty
Considering how to best navigate stability and randomness.
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An Interview with Andrew Odlyzko on Cyber Security
Is a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" any greater a risk than a natural disaster? How shall we prioritize our preparations for a cyber disaster?
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An Interview with Andrew Odlyzko on Cyber Security
Is a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" any greater a risk than a natural disaster? How shall we prioritize our preparations for a cyber disaster?
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An Interview with David Brin on Resiliency
Many risks of catastrophic failures of critical infrastructures can be significantly reduced by relatively simple measures to increase resiliency.
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An Interview with William Hugh Murray
A discussion of the rapidly evolving realm of practical cyber security.
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Learning Machine Learning
A discussion of the rapidly evolving realm of machine learning.
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Navigating with Accelerating Technology Change
Mathematical tools such as S-curves locate inflection points in technology-accelerated social spaces; where we move next depends on our navigational skills.
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An Interview with Dave Parnas
A discussion of ideas about software engineering.
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An Interview with Dave Parnas
A discussion of ideas about software engineering.
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The Computing Profession
Taking stock of progress toward a computing profession since this column started in 2001.
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The Forgotten Engineer
Engineering has been marginalized by the unhealthy belief that engineering is the application of science.
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Multitasking Without Thrashing
Lessons from operating systems teach how to do multitasking without thrashing.
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Remaining Trouble Spots with Computational Thinking
Addressing unresolved questions concerning computational thinking.
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Misconceptions About Computer Science
Common misconceptions about computer science hinder professional growth and harm the identity of computing.
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Learning to Learn
Do you get stuck when it is time to learn something new? Read this.
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Software Quality
Software users are looking more and more for software that delights.
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How to Produce Innovations
Making innovations happen is surprisingly easy, satisfying, and rewarding if you start small and build up.
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