In Memoriam: Charles W. Bachman 1924-2017
An engineer was best known for his work in database management systems, and in techniques of layered architecture that include Bachman diagrams.
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Adding Humanity to Smart Machines
A chat with former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov about his new book, machine intelligence, and human creativity.
Conference Organizers Say .s. Travel Ban Not A Disaster – Yet
Travel restrictions appear to have had minimal impact on conference attendance so far.
Cracking the Code on DNA Storage
Researchers are tapping DNA to create a new and different type of storage media. The technology could prove revolutionary.
Jean E. Sammet, an American computer scientist who served as the first female president of ACM, passed away on May 21 at the age of 89.
Building a Brain May Mean Going Analog
Analog circuits consume less power per operation than CMOS technologies, and so should prove more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence Poised to Ride a New Wave
Flush with recent successes, and pushed by even newer technology, AI systems could get much smarter.
A robust and resilient Internet of Things framework is critical for future progress. New and emerging concepts may illuminate the path.
Considering guiding principles for artificial intelligence with regard to privacy and security.
Three Icpc Finalists and the Tech Gender Gap
Three female participants of the 2017 ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals consider their role in the contest, and in computer science.
In Memoriam: Charles P. “chuck” Thacker: 1943-2017
Thacker was awarded the 2009 ACM A.M. Turing Award in recognition of his pioneering design and realization of the first modern personal computer, and for his contributions to Ethernet and the tablet computer.
Engineering technology courses at community colleges are serving as a pathway to STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) degrees and jobs.
The Soft Side of Quantum Computing
Future quantum computers will need software tailored to their specific ways of operating.
2014 ACM A.M. Turing Award recipient Michael Stonebraker, 2013 ACM Prize recipient David Blei, 2007 ACM Prize recipient Daphne Koller, and ACM Fellow Vipin Kumar discuss trends in big data.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee created a paradigm shift that changed the world with his invention of the World Wide Web, Hypertext Transport Protocol, and Hypertext Markup Language.
Optimization Search Finds a Heart of Glass
Analog computing could provide greater efficiency, improved digital algorithms.
Deep Learning Takes on Translation
Improvements in hardware, the availability of massive amounts of data, and algorithmic upgrades are among the factors supporting better machine translation.
Lawmakers Seek to Expand Repair Options
End-users want to be able to repair their expensive electronics; manufacturers disagree.
In Memoriam: Jean E. Sammet 1928-2017
Sammet was the first female president of ACM, and a pioneer in programming languages.
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Get InvolvedCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.
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