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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Can Machines Control Our Brains?
Advances in brain-computer interface technology are impressive, but not close to anything resembling mind control.
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Trustworthy Scientific Computing
Addressing the trust issues underlying the current limits on data sharing.
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Software Professionals, Malpractice Law, and Codes of Ethics
In pursuit of professional status for computing professionals.
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Understanding Law and the Rule of Law: A Plea to Augment CS Curricula
Why law matters for computer scientists and other folk.
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The 10 Best Practices for Remote Software Engineering
Focusing on the human element of remote software engineer productivity.
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When Hackers Were Heroes
The complex legacy of Steven Levy's obsessive programmers.
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Reflections on Black in Computing
Seeking to improve systemic fairness in the computing realm.
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From Remote Work to Working From Anywhere
Tracing temporary work modifications resulting in permanent organizational changes.
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The Transformation of Patient-Clinician Relationships with AI-based Medical Advice
A "bring your own algorithm" era in healthcare.
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What Can the Maker Movement Teach Us About the Digitization of Creativity?
Experimenting with the creative process.
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Science Is Not Another Opinion
The issue is not who has the "truth," but whose claims deserve more credence.
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What To Do About Deepfakes
Seeking to reap the positive uses of synthetic media while minimizing or preventing negative societal impact.
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Informing California Privacy Regulations with Evidence from Research
Designing and testing 'Do Not Sell My Personal Information' icons.
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The Push for Stricter Rules for Internet Platforms
Considering the origins, interpretations, and possible changes to Communications Decency Act §230 amid an evolving online environment.
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Let's Not Dumb Down the History of Computer Science
Donald Knuth on the best way to recognize the history of computer science.
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Polanyi's Revenge and AI's New Romance with Tacit Knowledge
Artificial intelligence systems need the wisdom to know when to take advice from us and when to learn from data.
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Cybersecurity: Is It Worse than We Think?
Evaluating actual implementations and practices versus stated goals.
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When Permissioned Blockchains Deliver More Decentralization Than Permissionless
Considerations for the governance of distributed systems.
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Excessive Use of Technology: Can Tech Providers be the Culprits?
Seeking to assess the possible responsibility of tech providers for excessive use patterns.
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