Communications of the ACM
Refine your search:
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 …
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee Meeting – August 15, 2013
The USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2013, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the USPTO campus in Alexandria...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
USACM Welcomes Claudia Gordon as White House Public Engagement Advisor for the Disability Community
The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council welcomes President Obama’s appointment of Claudia Gordon as the new White House Public Engagement Advisor for the Disability...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
The Executive Branch Works On Implementing the Cybersecurity Executive Order
Since the President issued an Executive Order on cybersecurity information sharing back in February, several groups have worked on implementing parts of that order...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
USACM Outlines Limitations Of Computing For Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is an independent federal agency established based on recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. It’s responsible...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
USACM Statement to the House Ways and Means Committee on Intellectual Property Provisions in Trade Agreements
The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council today submitted a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee as part of the record for the hearing on “President Obama’s...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Internet Policy Task Force Releases New Green Paper on Copyright Policy
The U.S. Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force today released a green paper titled “Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Witness List for Thursday’s Hearing on “Innovation in America: The Role of Technology”
House Hearing on “Innovation in America: The Role of Technology” House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Thursday...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
The Week Ahead: Congress to Hold Hearings on Copyright and Patents
Four hearings on Capitol Hill this week will focus on intellectual property issues related to cellphone unlocking, standard essential patents, copyright, and cross...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Hill Tech Happenings, Week of July 29
July 30 Markup: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will review pending legislation. Scheduled for consideration is a new cybersecurity bill...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Congress to Consider Copyright This Week
Two U.S. House of Representatives committees will consider copyright issues at three hearings this week. Markup of H.R. 1123: The Unlocking Consumer Choice and...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Hill Tech Happenings, Week of July 22
July 23 Hearing: The Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on cybersecurity and Asia. 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Presidential Commission on Election Administration Continues Listening Tour
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration, established by Executive Order earlier this year, has held two official meetings and been present at other...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
FCC Open Commission Meeting on July 19
The FCC will discuss the IP Speech-to-Speech Relay program and a report on the implementation of Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Library of Congress Legislative Data Challenge: Markup of U.S. Legislation in Akoma Ntoso
The Library of Congress invites the public to participate in its first Legislative Data Challenge. The winning solution will provide the most effective representation...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
House Committee on Ways and Means Invites Public Submissions on President Obama’s Trade Policy Agenda
The House Committee on Ways and Means is accepting public statements for the record for Thursday’s hearing on President Obama’s trade policy agenda. The deadline...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
House Hearing on Mens Rea in Federal Criminal Law on July 19
Friday, July 19 House Hearing on “Mens Rea: The Need for a Meaningful Intent Requirement in Federal Criminal Law” House Judiciary Committee Friday July 19, 9 a.m...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Highlights from Clayton Lewis on “The Future of Inclusive Design”
At the FCC today, Computer Science Professor Clayton Lewis asserted a new paradigm for accessibility is emerging and that this paradigm may require changes to public...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Hill Tech Happenings, Week of July 15
July 17 Hearing: The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on health information technology 10 a.m., 215 Dirksen Building Subcommittees of the House Homeland...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Accessible Technology Demos at the FCC on July 16
Tomorrow, the FCC will feature demonstrations of accessible technology solutions from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in its Technology Experience Center. The event is part of...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM