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Echoes of Intelligence
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Echoes of Intelligence

Textual interpretation and large language models.

Designing a Framework for Conversational Interfaces
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Designing a Framework for Conversational Interfaces

Combining the latest advances in machine learning with earlier approaches.

FHIR
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FHIR: Reducing Friction in the Exchange of Healthcare Data

A discussion with James Agnew, Pat Helland, and Adam Cole.

Human-Centered Approach to Static-Analysis-Driven Developer Tools
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Human-Centered Approach to Static-Analysis-Driven Developer Tools

The future depends on good HCI.

Static Analysis at GitHub
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Static Analysis at GitHub

An experience report.

Designing UIs for Static-Analysis Tools
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Designing UIs for Static-Analysis Tools

Evaluating tool design guidelines with SWAN.

When Curation Becomes Creation
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When Curation Becomes Creation

Algorithms, microcontent, and the vanishing distinction between platforms and creators.

Quantum-Safe Trust for Vehicles
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Quantum-Safe Trust for Vehicles: The Race Is Already On

A discussion of concerns on quantum vulnerability for the automobile industry.

Biases in AI Systems
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Biases in AI Systems

A survey for practitioners.

The Identity in Everyone's Pocket
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The Identity in Everyone's Pocket

Keeping users secure through their smartphones.

Security Analysis of SMS as a Second Factor of Authentication
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Security Analysis of SMS as a Second Factor of Authentication

The challenges of multifactor authentication based on SMS, including cellular security deficiencies, SS7 exploits, and SIM swapping.

The Effects of Mixing Machine Learning and Human Judgment
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The Effects of Mixing Machine Learning and Human Judgment

Collaboration between humans and machines does not necessarily lead to better outcomes.

Research for Practice
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Research for Practice: Toward a Network of Connected Things

Expert-curated guides to the best of CS research.

Operational Excellence in April Fools' Pranks
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Operational Excellence in April Fools' Pranks

Being funny is serious work.

Bitcoin's Academic Pedigree
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Bitcoin's Academic Pedigree

The concept of cryptocurrencies is built from forgotten ideas in research literature.

Research For Practice
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Research For Practice: Vigorous Public Debates in Academic Computer Science

Expert-curated guides to the best of CS research.

Hootsuite
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Hootsuite: In Pursuit of Reactive Systems

A discussion with Edward Steel, Yanik Berube, Jonas Bonér, Ken Britton, and Terry Coatta

Research For Practice: Technology For Underserved Communities; Personal Fabrication
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Research For Practice: Technology For Underserved Communities; Personal Fabrication

Expert-curated guides to the best of CS research.

Now That We Can Write Simultaneously, How Do We Use That to Our Advantage?
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Now That We Can Write Simultaneously, How Do We Use That to Our Advantage?

Word processors now make it possible for many authors to work on the same document concurrently. But what can they actually do?

Small-Data Computing
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Small-Data Computing: Correct Calculator Arithmetic

Rounding errors are usually avoidable, and sometimes we can afford to avoid them.
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