Communications of the ACM
We've Got Misinformation All Wrong
We must accept that misinformation is not one problem, but a whole set of problems.
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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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Software Engineering Lessons
Software engineer, consultant, and author Karl Wiegers discusses specific practices based on his 50 years of experience in the industry.
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Can Computers Be Mathematicians?
Artificial intelligence has bested humans at problem-solving challenges like chess and Go. Is mathematics research next?
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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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'Video Games Are for Boys'
Hopscotch app co-founder Samantha John discusses her journey from avoiding video games to helping kids create them.
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Quantifying Computing Power and Innovation
Rapid increases in chip speed and power have fueled innovation in many industries, but the future trajectory of that progress may be in jeopardy.
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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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Yann LeCun's Bold New Vision for the Future of AI
One of deep learning's godfathers pulls together old ideas to sketch out a fresh path for AI.
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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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The Computer Scientist Who Parlays Failures into Breakthroughs
An interview with Yale University Sterling Professor of Computer Science Daniel Spielman.
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Intro to Model-Free and Model-Based Reinforcement Learning
Neuroscientist and author Daeyeol Lee talks reinforcement learning in humans and animals, AI and natural intelligence, and more.
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Testing in Python with pytest
Software engineer discusses the popularity and use of pytest for Python testing.
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Musk Will Take Questions from Twitter Employees—Twitter Should Answer His
The company risks losing the trust of users and investors if it does not tackle the issue of bots, spam, and fake accounts.
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Crypto Is Crashing Again but Blockchain Will Survive
The practical, real-world work of developing blockchain technology will keep on going, independent of market histrionics.
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