Communications of the ACM
Generative AI Degrades Online Communities
How large language models are influencing online communities.
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Yann LeCun: ChatGPT 'Not Particularly Innovative'
Deep learning pioneer says many research labs are using the same techniques and doing the same kind of work.
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It Is Time to Have a Group Chat about AI
We need to seriously consider how to regulate the use of AI—long before it can replace the functions of tens of millions to billions of people.
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Human Values for Artificial Intelligence
We must act now to ensure that AI's development is guided by human-centric principles.
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The Battle Over Women's Data
In a post-Roe world, bodily autonomy must include control over personal data.
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U.K. Online Safety Bill Is Doomed to Fail
Draft legislation suffers from mission creep, internal contradictions, and a dire lack of clear definitions.
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An Analysis of Black Faculty in CS Research Departments
Exploring Black faculty at computer science research departments where Ph.D. programs exist.
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Four Ways to Add Active Learning to Computing Courses
How active-learning techniques can benefit students in computing courses.
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What's Next for Quantum Computing?
Companies are moving away from setting qubit records in favor of practical hardware and long-term goals.
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Interpretability of Artificial Neural Network Models in AI versus Neuroscience
Potential synergies and tensions between neuroscientists and AI researchers in interpreting artificial neural networks.
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Advancing Ethics Review Practices in AI Research
Recent initiatives to implement AI ethics review processes, better understand societal impacts, and share learnings have had a positive effect, but more needs to...
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AI Is Now Essential National Infrastructure
Building government artificial intelligence capability is as important as roads and rail.
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Can AI Invent?
Recent patent applications for two inventions that are claimed to have been made by an AI are bringing these questions to the fore.
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The Overlooked Upsides of Algorithms in the Workplace
Orly Lobel, a law professor at the University of San Diego, believes technology can make the world a better place — and she knows in 2022, that makes her a bit...
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Are We Cobblers without Shoes?: Making Computer Science Data FAIR
In search of more efficient data sharing.
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What Does It Mean to Align AI with Human Values?
Making sure our machines understand the intent behind our instructions requires understanding intelligence itself.
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Your Creativity Will Not Save Your Job from AI
Once considered capable only of unimaginative, routine work, the robots of today craft articles and create award-winning art.
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