A Vision to Compute like Nature: Thermodynamically
Advocating a new, physically grounded, computational paradigm centered on thermodynamics and an emerging understanding of using thermodynamics to solve problems.
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Three-way conflict arises in professional societies, such as ACM, which have members, elected officials, and permanent staff. Aligning the interests of these three groups can be challenging.
In Response to ‘Vardi’s Insights’
Moshe Vardi's column, "The Agency Trilemma and ACM," misrepresents some decisions and actions made in regard to ACM's Open Access model.
Trustworthy Scientific Computing
Addressing the trust issues underlying the current limits on data sharing.
Software Professionals, Malpractice Law, and Codes of Ethics
In pursuit of professional status for computing professionals.
Understanding Law and the Rule of Law: A Plea to Augment CS Curricula
Why law matters for computer scientists and other folk.
Seeking to rectify the two mutually exclusive ways of comparing computational power — encoding and simulation.
The 10 Best Practices for Remote Software Engineering
Focusing on the human element of remote software engineer productivity.
What Does a Static, Sustainable Economy Look Like?
As resources diminish, research and innovation will be needed to compensate for their scarcity. How will computer science contribute to such a situation?
From Remote Work to Working From Anywhere
Tracing temporary work modifications resulting in permanent organizational changes.
The Non-Psychopath’s Guide to Managing an Open Source Project
Respect your staff, learn from others, and know when to let go.
Building a Multilingual Wikipedia
Seeking to develop a multilingual Wikipedia where content can be shared among language editions.
Around the World: (The First Time) with <i>Communications'</i> Regional Special Sections
In 2017, we made the strategic decision to launch Communications' Regional Special Sections. Next month (April 2021), we will publish the special section for Arabia, completing our circumnavigation of the world. The special sections have emerged as a "multicultured splendor."
Today, the top seven companies in the S&P 500 index are all tech companies. Large companies wield power, and that often leads to a clash between these companies and "The People," that is, with governments.
The Push for Stricter Rules for Internet Platforms
Considering the origins, interpretations, and possible changes to Communications Decency Act §230 amid an evolving online environment.
Informing California Privacy Regulations with Evidence from Research
Designing and testing 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' icons.
Seeking to reap the positive uses of synthetic media while minimizing or preventing negative societal impact.
Science Is Not Another Opinion
The issue is not who has the "truth," but whose claims deserve more credence.
Shape the Future of Computing
ACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.
Get InvolvedCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.
By opening CACM to the world, we hope to increase engagement among the broader computer science community and encourage non-members to discover the rich resources ACM has to offer.
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