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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 …
From Computational Complexity
Go Google Go
In 2009 I posted about a surprising new approach that moved computer Go from programs that lose to beginners to where it could beat good amateurs. That approach...
From Schneier on Security
The Internet of Things Will Be the World's Biggest Robot
The Internet of Things is the name given to the computerization of everything in our lives. Already you can buy Internet-enabled thermostats, light bulbs, refrigerators...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Nominations for 5th Annual FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
The FCC invites nominations for the 5th Annual FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility. The Chairman’s Awards aim to highlight and encourage innovation...
From Computer Science Teacher - Thoughts and Information From Alfred Thompson
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
This announcement went out to CSTA members (and others) this week.This award does include computer science teachers!The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics...
From ACM on Huffington Post
Do Computer Scientists Hold the Key to Treating Cancer?
To prepare for that revolutionary leap, we need to draft software experts immediately who can leverage advances in cloud computing and machine learning while protecting...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Future of Programming Languages
Robert Martin talks on the past and future of programming languages. Always thought we would be much closer to very visual and service oriented methods by now...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Does Gamification Work?
In K@W: A look at the evidence. Everyone agrees that games are engaging, and they can be designed, built and delivered. They can get you to a place where your...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
U.S. EAC Technical Guidelines Development Committee Will Meet on February 8-9
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Technical Guidelines Development Committee will hold its next meeting on February 8-9 in Washington, D.C. The meeting...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Omni Channel Shoppers
Google opines on micro moments. Where these confirmed during the past holidays? " ... Micro-moments are transforming the way consumers shop. Retailers have to...
From insideHPC
ALCF Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership Computing
This week, the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) turns one decade old. ALCF is home to Mira, the world's fifth-fastest supercomputer, along with teams...
From insideHPC
Video: Mars – A 64-Core ARMv8 Processor
In this video from the 2015 Hot Chips Conference, Charles Zhang from Phytium presents: Mars - A 64-Core ARMv8 Processor. Formed in China in 2012, Phytium is a unique...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
Hill Tech Happenings, Week of February 1
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Closed Hearing: Classified Hearing on the FISA Amendments Act House Judiciary Committee 10 am | 2141 Rayburn House Office Building Hearing...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
National Academies Communication Awards Nominations Due February 8
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting nominations for its 2016 Communications Awards. The awards recognize individuals or teams...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee Meeting on February 4, 2016
The USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee will hold its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 9 am to 3:40 pm at the USPTO campus in Alexandria...
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
ACM Applauds Computer Science for All Initiative
Statement by ACM President Alexander L. Wolf and ACM CEO Bobby Schnabel on US President Obama’s “Computer Science for All” Announcement ACM applauds U.S. President...
From The Eponymous Pickle
Connecting Designers and Developers
In The Verge: " ... after Etsy completed an IPO that valued it at $3.5 billion, the craft marketplace is expanding. The company is introducing Etsy Manufacturing...
From The Eponymous Pickle
CPG Using Uber Methods
Have covered the topic of retail compliance many times in this space. Technology combined with crowdsourcing has already been used for some time. Note the connection...
From insideHPC
Mira Supercomputer Shaping Fusion Plasma Research
The IBM Blue Gene/Q supercomputer Mira, housed at the Argonne national laboratory Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ACLF), is delivering new insights intoMira...
From The Computing Community Consortium Blog
White House Roundtable on Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Medical Devices
The following is a guest post from CCC Council Member Kevin Fu, the Associate Professor of EECS at the University of Michigan and Chief Scientist of Virta Labs,...
From The Eponymous Pickle