Communications of the ACM
Innovation Is Overrated: A Provocation
Digital innovation is not working in the interest of the whole of society. It is time to radically rethink its purpose without…
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L. Peter Deutsch on the Fallacies of Distributed Computing
How relevant are the fallacies today?
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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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Mark in the Metaverse
Facebook's CEO on why the social network is becoming 'a metaverse company.'
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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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Faster Python Programming: How Developers Built Pyston and Where It Goes Next
Now in version 2.2, Pyston stakes its claim on the speed and performance of web applications.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the Business of Windows
Microsoft CEO discusses efforts to make Windows 11 more flexible and open than predecessors.
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97 Things Every Java Developer Should Know
Book authors discuss compilation featuring expert advice from Java leaders and practitioners.
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Q&A with Google's Bill Magro
Google's new chief technologist of HPC talks quantum computers, AI, cloud, silicone packaging, interconnect technology, and expanding HPC's reach.
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An Interview with Jim Keller: 'The Laziest Person at Tesla'
Veteran chip designer covers his past lives, Moore's Law, AI-designed chips, security, ethics, and more.
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