Communications of the ACM
50 Years of Pascal
The Pascal programming language creator Niklaus Wirth reflects on its origin, spread, and further development.
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The Worldwide Web As We Know It May Be Ending
A combination of rising nationalism, trade disputes, and concerns about the market dominance of certain global tech companies has prompted threats of regulatory...
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Why Was SolarWinds So Vulnerable to a Hack?
The federal government should set minimum security standards for software and software development.
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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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What To Do About Deepfakes
Seeking to reap the positive uses of synthetic media while minimizing or preventing negative societal impact.
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Informing California Privacy Regulations with Evidence from Research
Designing and testing 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' icons.
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The Push for Stricter Rules for Internet Platforms
Considering the origins, interpretations, and possible changes to Communications Decency Act §230 amid an evolving online environment.
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