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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
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CCC Council Member Chandra Krintz Shares Takeaways from NSF Sustainable Computing Workshop
Last week, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released an early version of their final report for their workshop on Sustainable Computing for Sustainability....
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CCC Weekly Computing News: A Groundbreaking NSF Facility Project
In this installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing the exciting announcement of a leader-class computing facility project from The U.S. National...
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Visioning Workshop Preview: Information Retrieval in the Age of Generative AI
Ever thought about what it would look like to have a personal assistant with domain-specific knowledge discovery? At the speed of Information Retrieval and Generative...
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CCC Weekly Computing News: NSF, NEH and International Agencies Fund Climate Initiative
In another installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing an exciting funding opportunity for climate change adaptation and mitigation. NSF, NEH and...
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CCC Council Member Holly Yanco Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Advance Robot Manipulation
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is pleased to share that council member Holly Yanco and a team of researchers are leading an ambitious project called Collaborative...
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CCC Welcomes New Leadership and Council Members
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is thrilled to announce new leadership. Nadya Bliss will assume the role of Chair, while Katie Siek will take on the position...
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CCC Extends Warm Welcome to New Council Members
CCC is thrilled to announce that the following six computing researchers have joined the CCC Council: Weisong Shi, University of Delaware Rayid Ghani, Carnegie...
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CCC Chair Daniel Lopresti Transitions to Chair Emeritus and Several Council Members Rotate Off
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) wishes Dan Lopresti well as his 2-year term as Council Chair comes to a close. June 30th marks the end of Lopresti’s term...
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What Experts Say the Future of Computing Will Look Like in 40 Years
Are you curious about where computational advancements will be in four decades? The Computing Community Consortium’s (CCC) council member Bill Gropp and The Computing...
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Can Robots Be Mentors For Children?
In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, robots are seen as a potential tool for childhood education and development. From educational resources to...
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Robotics Meets Workforce Shortage
In recent years, industries have been struggling with a significant challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This issue spans various fields, from manufacturing...
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Four Ways Robotics Can Alleviate Long-Term Challenges in the US
The 2024 Robotics Roadmap, released on April 26, states that the United States, once a frontrunner in robotics innovation, now faces a critical juncture as it lags...
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CCC Council Member Pamela Wisniewski Appointed to DARPA ISAT Study Group
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) continues to be amazed by the accomplishments of our council members. On May 31, Pamela Wisniewski was appointed to the...
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CCC responds to National Institute of Justice on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Imagine a situation where an AI system labels someone as high risk without taking into account important factors like their low income, family responsibilities,...
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3 examples of grand challenges that had successful outcomes
In the rapidly evolving landscape of computing, grand challenges emerge as pivotal milestones that shape the trajectory of technological advancement and societal...
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3 current societal challenges where computational systems fit
Computer science has emerged as a transformative force shaping virtually every aspect of modern society, profoundly impacting how we approach and tackle societal...
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Former CCC Council Member Maja Matarić Receives ACM Athena Lecturer Award
The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is pleased to share that former council member Maja Matarić received the 2024-2025 Association for Computing Machinery...
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5 key takeaways from the 2024 Robotics Roadmap
A recent roadmap document notes that the field of robotics, which was once pioneered in the United States, has seen a significant shift in global leadership over...
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4 Ways Computing Can Positively Affect Society
Computing stands as the cornerstone of modern technological progress, holding immense promise to reshape society for the better. At its essence, it provides a robust...
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