As a member of the Biden cabinet, new OSTP Director Eric Lander may have more access and influence than any science adviser before him.
Nature From ACM Opinion | June 4, 2021
The author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism talks about why people should pay attention to how big tech companies are using their information.
The New York Times From ACM Opinion | May 24, 2021
The secret to making a qubit for future quantum computers might depend on knowing how to tie knots in unusual materials, argues quantum physicist Charlie Marcus...Quanta Magazine From ACM Opinion | May 11, 2021
Harvard Medical University Professor Gabriel Kreiman provides an account of how humans and animals process visual data and how far techno come toward replicating...TechTalks From ACM Opinion | May 10, 2021
Aalto University Professor Arno Solin discusses how to improve deep learning uncertainty with doctoral student Lassi Meronen.
Aalto University From ACM Opinion | May 7, 2021
To build a general artificial intelligence, we may need to know more about our own minds, argues computer scientist Melanie Mitchell.
Quanta Magazine From ACM Opinion | May 5, 2021
Plagued by unifinished crossword puzzles? Matt Ginsberg, a pro crossword writer and AI scientist, wrote a program that solves crosswords.
BBC From ACM Opinion | May 4, 2021
Exploratory learning, the kind that is exhibited by children, might better inform AI development than the habitual learning processes employed by adults, according...The New York Times From ACM Opinion | May 4, 2021
AI scholar Kate Crawford explores the history of artificial intelligence and its impact on the physical world in her new book, Atlas of AI.
Technology Review From ACM Opinion | April 29, 2021
Mark Kinsella, vice president of engineering at Opendoor Technologies, provides tips on best practices for remote tech interviews.
TechRepublic From ACM Opinion | April 27, 2021
Melvin Greer, chief data scientist for the Americas, Intel Corp., discusses the importance of nontechnical skills and cross-domain expertise, ethical AI, and AI...The Wall Street Journal From ACM Opinion | April 7, 2021
Jeffrey Ullman, co-recipient of the 2020 ACM A.M. Turing Award, discusses the imposter syndrome, running a Burroughs 5500, and using applications to address social...The Stanford Daily From ACM Opinion | April 6, 2021
Rediet Abebe uses the tools of theoretical computer science to understand pressing social problems — and try to fix them.
Quanta Magazine From ACM Opinion | April 2, 2021
MIT Professor Devavrat Shah shares his thoughts on human content moderation, recommendation algorithms, and diluting the spread of misinformation online.
MIT News From ACM Opinion | February 26, 2021
Peggy M. Delmas, an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of South Alabama, has written a study that sheds light on the contributions...Global Sisters Report From ACM Opinion | January 5, 2021
The University of Delaware's Sunita Chandrasekaran is leading an international team that is designing an app for the world's fastest supercomputer, set to come...University of Delaware From ACM Careers | January 5, 2021