Communications of the ACM
Avoiding Defects in C Programming
Computer security specialist details tools and techniques developers can use to write secure code in C
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Fair Warning
For as long as there has been AI research, there have been credible critiques about the risks of AI boosterism.
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Go Language at 13 Years: Ecosystem, Evolution, and Future in Conversation with Steve Francia
To understand where Go is coming from and where it is going, InfoQ reached out to Steve Francia, a core member of the Go programming language team at Google responsible...
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The Turing Test Is Obsolete. It's Time to Build a New Barometer for AI
The goal put forth by the Turing Test is not a useful one for AI scientists. It is time to set a new challenge that inspires researchers and practitioners equally...
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There's No Equity in CS Education Without Connectivity
Access to computer science education begins with closing the digital divide and ensuring all students have adequate broadband Internet.
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Is It Time to Rethink Women Leadership in Technology?
Having women in senior leadership positions can positively impact female employee engagement and retention.
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It's Time to Make Tech Work for Society, Not the Other Way Around
Dame Wendy Hall is regius professor of computer science at the U.K.'s University of Southampton, and former president of ACM.
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Excessive Use of Technology: Can Tech Providers be the Culprits?
Seeking to assess the possible responsibility of tech providers for excessive use patterns.
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Insights for AI from the Human Mind
How the cognitive sciences can inform the quest to build systems with the flexibility of the human mind.
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The Immortal Soul of an Old Machine
Taking apart a book to figure out how it works.
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Content Moderation Modulation
Deliberating on how to regulate—or not regulate—online speech in the era of evolving social media.
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Cybersecurity Research for the Future
Considering the wide range of technological and societal trade-offs associated with cybersecurity.
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Boeing's 737 MAX: A Failure of Management, Not Just Technology
Tracing the trajectory of management and engineering decisions resulting in systemic catastrophe.
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How to Best Use Data to Meet Your DE&I Goals
The collection, analysis, and disclosure of diversity data holds the promise of being a powerful lever for progress.
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Imagine a World Without Apps
Video games are inching away from apps. Maybe every other industry can, too.
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Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving AI
Engineering and algorithmic framework to ensure data privacy and user confidentiality.
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Silicon Politics
Tracing the widening path between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.
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U.S. States Must Broaden Participation While Expanding Access to Computer Science Education
Incorporating equity and inclusion in the effort toward access for everyone.
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