Communications of the ACM
The False Promise of America's CHIPS Act
It is doubtful that large subsidies and government management will keep U.S. chip makers on top.
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There's a Better Way to Stop Ransomware Attacks
Adopt and enforce regulations for the cryptocurrency industry that are equivalent to traditional banking
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No More Mr. Nice Robot?
Humans might want—and need—robots to be jerks, at least sometimes.
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Why Common Sense Is Hard for Computers
Recent efforts have recognized machine common sense as a moonshot AI problem of our times
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The Tech and Social Impact of AI's Emerging Foundation Models
They could be pivotal for the future of not only machine learning but also society as a whole
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No Perfect Solution in Apple's Privacy vs. Child Safety Debate
How do opponents to Apple's child safety features calculate risk, and more importantly, what alternatives do they propose?
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A Thumbs Down for Streaming Privacy
The streaming apps and devices we pay for aren't necessarily careful with our personal information.
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Whose Smartphone Is It?
Should two private companies have complete control over the world's cellphones?
From Communications of the ACM
Back of the Envelope
Back-of-the-envelope calculations are a powerful professional practice.
From Communications of the ACM
Women's Lives in Code
Exploring Ellen Ullman's 'Close to the Machine' and AMC's 'Halt and Catch Fire.'
From ACM Opinion
Elon Musk's Tesla Bot Is a Joke
Don't overthink it: It's just a distraction and an empty promise
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How AI Can Enhance the Human Experience
With AI, the digital age can complement humanity like never before
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Could Cyberwar Make the World Safer?
Perhaps, if nations can settle for slugging it out online, rather than with guns and missiles?
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Big Tech Is Bending to the Indian Government's Will
The chasm between how platform giants uphold democratic values in the West and don't in the global south grows by the day
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Now That Machines Can Learn, Can They Unlearn?
Researchers are testing whether they can remove sensitive data without retraining AI systems from scratch
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Deloitte's Quantum Computing Leader on the Technology's Healthcare Future
Scott Buchholz believes it will improve healthcare analytics, disease tracking and diagnosis, supply chains, drug discovery, and more
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'I Predict That the Metaverse Won't Happen'
Silicon Valley has been anticipating virtual reality for more than three decades, but people mostly like actual reality
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TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook Want to Appear Trustworthy but Don't Be Fooled
The dark side of AI systems may be harmful to users, but they are a gold mine for platforms
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Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble
The mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much more important than wealth
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How to Do Machine Learning without an Army of Data Scientists
Machine learning is still harder than it needs to be, but there are tools that can help
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