Communications of the ACM
Generative AI Degrades Online Communities
How large language models are influencing online communities.
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Nature's Hidden Prime Number Code
Ever since humans evolved on this planet we have been trying to make sense of the world around us. We have attempted to explain why the world looks and behaves...
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Why Twitter Should Double Its Character Limit
Five years ago this month, Twitter opened itself up to the public. The new service, initially called Twttr, was born out of software engineer Jack Dorsey's fascination...
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Journals For Certification, Conferences For Rapid Dissemination
The publication culture in computer science is different. Whereas other disciplines focus on journal publication, the standard practice...
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As Simple As Possible ? But Not More So
An assessment of the U.S. government's EINSTEIN project.
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From Interests to Values
Computer science is not that difficult but wanting to learn it is.
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Geography Is Alive and Well in Virtual Teams
Just because a team is virtual, it doesn't mean geography is dead.
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It Operations in Flux as Cloud Computing Adoption Increases, Survey Finds
A recent survey finds that with increasing reliance on cloud computing, IT executives are uncertain about the role of IT operations but also plan to invest in...
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Applying Graph Analysis and Manipulation to Data Stores
Marko Rodriguez and Peter Neubauer, the leaders of the TinkerPop open-source graph software initiative, discuss the project, its members, and its goals.
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Non-Myths About Programming
Viewing computer science in a broader context to dispel common misperceptions and provide more accurate guidance to students who are...
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The Status of Women of Color in Computer Science
Addressing the challenges of increasing the number of women of color in computing and ensuring their success.
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Too Many Copyrights?
Reinstituting formalities — notice of copyright claims and registration requirements — could help address problems related to too many copyrights that last for...
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Values in Design
Focusing on socio-technical design with values as a critical component in the design process.
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Driving Power in Global Supply Chains
Supply chains are increasingly global. We pour energy into managing them efficiently, with their risks and rewards...
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Computer Science Can Use More Science
Software developers should use empirical methods to analyze their designs to predict how working systems will behave.
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The Risks of Stopping Too Soon
Good software design is never easy, but stopping too soon makes the job more difficult.
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Practical Application of Theoretical Estimation
One of the most popular and successful approaches to estimating software projects is the Putnam model. Developed in the 1970s by...
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Who Are We - Now?
Considerable progress has been made toward the formation of a computing profession since we started tracking it in this column a decade ago.
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Identity Management and Privacy: A Rare Opportunity To Get It Right
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace represents a shift in the way the U.S. government is approaching identity management, privacy, and the...
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