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.
From ACM Opinion
Three Key Takeaways from Meta's Galactica AI
We should look at Galactica's initial failure as another scientific experiment, one that can bring us one step closer to success.
From ACM Opinion
The 'End of Crypto'? Not So Fast
The trust lost in the FTX debacle will take years to rebuild, but it is certainly not the end of crypto.
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Should Quantum Computing Be on IT’s Strategic Roadmap?
Quantum computing is far from being a mature technology, but now is the time to pencil it into IT strategic roadmaps.
From ACM Opinion
Why Synthetic Data Is Key to Paving the Way for Smart Cities
Synthetic data helps in projects that place heavy demand on data.
From ACM Opinion
More Crypto Regulation Is Needed—Now
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must use the FTX collapse to get clear about the rules and regulations that govern the crypto ecosystem.
From ACM Opinion
Why Don't Robots Have Rights? A Lawyer's Response
Robots are hardware and software packages that lack a nature or any abilities outside of whatever their designers imagine.
From ACM Opinion
Why Don't Robots Have Rights?
In the future, people may look back with horror at how humans treated AI in the 21st century.
From ACM Opinion
How AI Is Generating a Tech Industry Upturn
We have a whole new era of exuberance on our hands.
From ACM Careers
Fix Tech Staffing with Rightsizing, not Layoffs
With the latest downturn in the tech industry, analysts urge for rightsizing rather than laying off IT staff.
From ACM Opinion
Scientists Increasingly Cannot Explain How AI Works
AI researchers are warning developers to focus more on how and why a system produces certain results than the fact that the system can accurately and rapidly produce...
From Communications of the ACM
Intelligent Futures in Task Assistance
Applying lessons learned developing and deploying task management software.
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Rethinking Silicon Valley: Stewart Brand's Lost Journal
Discovering a hidden chapter in computing history.
From Communications of the ACM
What Must All Post-Secondary Students Learn about Computing?
Expanding students' understanding of computing's potential.
From Communications of the ACM
Mobile-App Privacy Nutrition Labels Missing Key Ingredients for Success
Android and iOS privacy labels confuse developers and end users.
From Communications of the ACM