Communications of the ACM
Is AI Leading to a Reproducibility Crisis In Science?
Scientists worry that ill-informed use of artificial intelligence is driving a deluge of unreliable or useless research.
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Why Universities Must Resist GPA-based Enrollment Caps in the Face of Surging Enrollments
Considering the challenges for universities to adapt their business models to changing student demands.
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When Should a Black Box Be Transparent?
When is a replacement not a replacement?
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An Interview with Dana Scott
ACM Fellow and A.M. Turing Award recipient Dana Scott reflects on his career.
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Transforming Science through Cyberinfrastructure
NSF's vision for the U.S. cyberinfrastructure ecosystem for science and engineering in the 21st century.
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Computational Thinking in the Era of Data Science
Incorporating data thinking into computer science education.
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The U.S. Has a Historic Opportunity to Bridge the Digital Divide
Past initiatives did not focus enough on people of color, but here is how to improve.
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AI Researchers Building Surveillance Tech and Deep Fakes Resist Ethical Concerns
The computer vision research community is behind on AI ethics, but it is not just a research problem.
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Could AI Replace Therapists?
A non-sentient artificial intelligence may be able to offer effective psychotherapy.
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Should Machines Replace Mathematicians?
A "replication crisis" in mathematics raises questions about the purpose of knowledge.
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The Latin of Software Code Is Thriving
Next time you laugh at musty old tech, remember that new technologies are often built on it.
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Who Is Liable when AI Kills?
We need to change rules and institutions while still promoting innovation to protect people from faulty AI.
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Tech Cos. Silent on Data Privacy since Roe v. Wade Reversal
Tech companies must, at the very least, communicate policies and practices to consumers.
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Semiconductor Dependency Imperils American Security
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is only the first step in preventing Chinese dominance.
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Words Matter
Some jargon can be offensive to newcomers and unintentionally shape our thoughts.
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Algorithms with Predictions
Seeking a new approach that goes beyond worst-case analysis.
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Cookie Monster
Inscrutable cookie banners torment users while failing to inform consent.
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The Future of Information Work
Considering the recent effects of remote work on network structure.
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Apple's Challenge to Virtualization Software
Is it okay for security researchers to virtualize software to look for vulnerabilities?
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