Here's the basic problem the government faces when it comes to stopping the Islamic State's Internet propaganda: It needs Silicon Valley's help. But some tech companies—even...The Washington Post From ACM Opinion | January 11, 2016
It has now been 2.5 years since the first Snowden revelations were published. And in 2015, government surveillance marched on in both large (the National Security...Ars Technica From ACM Opinion | January 7, 2016
Physicist Enrico Fermi famously asked the question "Where are they?" to express his surprise over the absence of any signs for the existence of other intelligent...Scientific American From ACM Opinion | January 7, 2016
This year, lawmakers surprised us by taking initial steps—albeit, baby ones—to rein in some of the NSA's mass spying and provide better oversight of the intelligence...Wired From ACM Opinion | January 4, 2016
One of the most exciting parts of data science is that it can be applied to many domains of knowledge, given our newfound ability to gather valuable data on almost...The Wall Street Journal From ACM Opinion | January 4, 2016
It was conceived after a yogurt company in 2007 identified an unexpected defense mechanism that its bacteria use to fight off viruses.Science Magazine From ACM Opinion | January 4, 2016
Philosophers have been gnawing on the infamous Trolley Problem for decades, and it’s always been a purely intellectual exercise with no "right" answer.The Washington Post From ACM Opinion | December 30, 2015
In theory, the Internet of Things—the connected network of tiny computers inside home appliances, household objects, even clothing—promises to make your life easier...The Atlantic From ACM Opinion | December 28, 2015
A Swiss company is set to become the first firm to capture carbon dioxide from the air and sell it on a commercial scale, a stepping stone to larger facilities...Nature From ACM Opinion | December 22, 2015
The technology for altering defects in the human genome has progressed so rapidly in the last three years that it has outstripped the ability of scientists and...The New York Times From ACM Opinion | December 18, 2015
Elon Musk and Sam Altman worry that artificial intelligence will take over the world. So, the two entrepreneurs are creating a billion-dollar not-for-profit company...Wired From ACM Opinion | December 15, 2015
In the face of a Federal Bureau of Investigation proposal requesting backdoors into encrypted communications, a noted encryption expert urged Congress not to adopt...Ars Technica From ACM Opinion | December 15, 2015
In the name of protecting us against terrorists, law enforcement agencies want high tech companies to relinquish their Golden Keys, backdoors to their otherwise...Monday Note From ACM Opinion | December 15, 2015
For a story that takes place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" a great deal of the technology in the "Star Wars" series actually has parallels today on...The Wall Street Journal From ACM Opinion | December 14, 2015
Welcome to the era of AI-human hybrid intelligence, where people and artificial intelligence systems work together seamlessly.The New York Times From ACM Opinion | December 14, 2015
One of the challenges in describing the potential of self-driving cars is that they promise to do so much.The Atlantic From ACM Opinion | December 11, 2015