Communications of the ACM
Generative AI Degrades Online Communities
How large language models are influencing online communities.
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Low-Code Development Could Boost AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence is hard, but low-code options might make it much easier
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Let the Linux Kernel Rust
Rust is creeping into the Linux kernel, which could mean a very important step forward in terms of security.
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The Privacy Battle that Apple Isn't Fighting
California has begun enforcing a browser-level privacy setting, but you still can't find that option in Safari or iOS
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What Do Developers Want and Need from Secure Coding Training?
There is still confusion about the role developers play in software security
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Computational Sustainability Meets Materials Science
Exploiting synergies between the disciplines advances both fields and can help establish a sustainable future.
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But Is the Code (Re)usable?
It is crucial to guarantee the reproducibility of reported results, but don't forget to make research artifacts reusable for the scientific community
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How to Create Successful Developer Products
Interested in building software for developers? Follow these three design principles from Akita Software CEO Jean Yang.
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Why 90% of Machine-Learning Models Never Hit the Market
Most companies lack leadership support, effective communication between teams, and accessible data
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Why Business and Academia Need Each Other for Better AI
The best way to accelerate innovation is through cooperation between academics and business.
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What OpenAI and GitHub's AI Pair Programmer Means for the Software Industry
AI-powered code generator provides some interesting hints about the business of large language models and the future of the software industry.
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Non-Relational's Quiet Revolution in Databases
It's no longer exciting to talk about the rise of non-relational databases, but it's happening all the same.
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TinyML: What Is It and How Will It Change Machine Learning Best Practices?
TinyML will change machine-learning best practices by encouraging more developers to view it as a viable option.
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The Next Critical Talent Shortage Won't Be Fortran
To understand where talent shortages might arise, look at critical infrastructure.
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Reimplementing Software Interfaces Is Fair Use
A multifactored rationale for denying Oracle's claim against Google.
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The Coming Productivity Boom
AI and other digital technologies have been surprisingly slow to improve economic growth. But that could be about to change.
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Amid a Pandemic, a Health Care Algorithm Shows Promise and Peril
A machine learning-based score designed to aid triage decisions is gaining in popularity, but lacking in transparency.
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Climate Policy Models Need to Get Real About People—Here's How
To predict how society and political systems might actually respond to warming, upgrade integrated assessment models.
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What Makes Quantum Computing So Hard to Explain?
To understand what quantum computers can do—and what they can’t—avoid falling for overly simple explanations.
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Getting More People With Disabilities Developing Technology Is Good for Everyone
It's not just a matter of fairness and inclusion. Accessible technology is generally better for everyone.
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