Communications of the ACM
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September 2018
From Communications of the ACM
Overtrust in the Robotic Age
A contemporary ethical challenge.
From Communications of the ACM
Navigating with Accelerating Technology Change
Mathematical tools such as S-curves locate inflection points in technology-accelerated social spaces; where we move next depends on our navigational skills.
From Communications of the ACM
Is Software the Result of Top-Down Intelligent Design or Evolution?
Considering the potential danger to individuals of rapid coevolution.
From Communications of the ACM
An Academic's Observations from a Sabbatical at Google
How experiences gained in industry can improve academic research and teaching.