Communications of the ACM
Crypto Is Crashing Again but Blockchain Will Survive
The practical, real-world work of developing blockchain technology will keep on going, independent of market histrionics.
From ACM Opinion
Science Needs to Shrink Its Carbon Footprint
Greenhouse gas emissions from research damage the climate.
From ACM Opinion
Political Affiliation Influences Our Fear of Data Collection
It's not government Americans don't trust with their data; it's the opposite political party.
From ACM Opinion
Artificial General Intelligence Is Not as Imminent as You Might Think
A close look reveals that the newest systems, including DeepMind's much-hyped Gato, are still stymied by the same old problems.
From ACM Opinion
We Should Not Try to Make Conscious Software—Until We Should
Eventually, the most ethical option might be to divert all resources toward building very happy machines.
From ACM Opinion
It's Time to Open the Black Box of Social Media
Social media cos. need to give their data to independent researchers to better understand how to keep users safe.
From ACM Opinion
Why We Forgive Humans More Readily Than Machines
When things go wrong, flexible moral intuitions cause us to judge computers more severely
From ACM Opinion
'Small Data' Is Also Crucial for Machine Learning
The most promising AI approach you've never heard of doesn't need to go big
From ACM Opinion
The FDA Should Better Regulate Medical Algorithms
Most do not require the agency's approval, and those that do often don't require clinical trial
From ACM Opinion
'Self-Driving' Cars Begin to Emerge from a Cloud of Hype
Developers try to overcome a multitude of technical challenges before vehicles drive on their own
From ACM Opinion
Science Must Be for Everyone
Racism and sexism are obstacles to making the scientific enterprise worthy of its public funding
From ACM Opinion
Why So Many Young People Hate STEM Courses
A high school senior recounts why she almost gave up on her dream of becoming a scientist
From ACM Opinion
The Question Medical AI Can't Answer
It's unable to tell us why it came to a particular decision—and that's crucial information
From ACM Opinion