Communications of the ACM
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We Need Remote Work for Everyone
The ability to work online shouldn't be a nice-to-have for a select few, but an option for all.
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Reimplementing Software Interfaces Is Fair Use
A multifactored rationale for denying Oracle's claim against Google.
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Responsible Computing During COVID-19 and Beyond
Navigating the ethical and societal impacts of technologies.
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The Limits of Differential Privacy (and Its Misuse in Data Release and Machine Learning)
Differential privacy is not a silver bullet for all privacy problems.
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Getting More People With Disabilities Developing Technology Is Good for Everyone
It's not just a matter of fairness and inclusion. Accessible technology is generally better for everyone.
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Collusion Rings Threaten the Integrity of Computer Science Research
Experiences discovering attempts to subvert the peer-review process.
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Depth and Persistence: What Researchers Need to Know About Impostor Syndrome
Understanding impostor syndrome's complexity and its effect on research persistence.
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The Risks of Election Believability (or Lack Thereof)
With 90% of the 2020 U.S. general election ballot contents verifiable by paper, why do only 65% of voters trust the results?
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Can Machines Control Our Brains?
Advances in brain-computer interface technology are impressive, but not close to anything resembling mind control.
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Trustworthy Scientific Computing
Addressing the trust issues underlying the current limits on data sharing.
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Software Professionals, Malpractice Law, and Codes of Ethics
In pursuit of professional status for computing professionals.
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Understanding Law and the Rule of Law: A Plea to Augment CS Curricula
Why law matters for computer scientists and other folk.
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The 10 Best Practices for Remote Software Engineering
Focusing on the human element of remote software engineer productivity.
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When Hackers Were Heroes
The complex legacy of Steven Levy's obsessive programmers.
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Reflections on Black in Computing
Seeking to improve systemic fairness in the computing realm.
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From Remote Work to Working From Anywhere
Tracing temporary work modifications resulting in permanent organizational changes.
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The Transformation of Patient-Clinician Relationships with AI-based Medical Advice
A "bring your own algorithm" era in healthcare.
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What Can the Maker Movement Teach Us About the Digitization of Creativity?
Experimenting with the creative process.
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Science Is Not Another Opinion
The issue is not who has the "truth," but whose claims deserve more credence.
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