Assn for Computing MachineryTime for some soul searching, people.
Are you a techno-optimist, a techno-pessimist, or a techno-realist?
Find out in this CACM opinion piece: https://cacm.acm.org/opinion/techno-optimism-techno-pessimism-and-techno-realism/
"In the qubit revolution, sustainability needs to be a forethought, not an afterthought."
What are the opportunities and challenges of benchmarking carbon in the quantum computing life cycle? Find out here: https://cacm.acm.org/research/sustainable-quantum-computing/
#technews #quantumcomputing #sustainability #CACM
Alan SaidLooking forward to getting the January issues of #CACM and #Interactions in the mail. #UMAP2026 @abellogin @ACM @sigchi @sigweb
Check it out: a roundtable discussion between a computing researcher and three senior Google engineers on the pivotal role of academia and the impact of federal funding on innovation.
Available via #CACM's special issue on Federal Funding on Academic Research: https://cacm.acm.org/federal-funding-of-academic-research/from-university-research-to-global-impact/
Are outputs of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, such as texts, images, and music, eligible for copyright protection? In a recent column for #CACM, author Pamela Samuelson reviews the evolving policy views of the U.S. Copyright Office that address the copyrightability of outputs question. Learn more here: https://cacm.acm.org/opinion/ai-authorship-revisited/
Piotr NowakAccounting for the emotional state of the person who wrote that code
Secure analytics platform engineered to protect patients' medical records could find application in other privacy-sensitive settings
Multisensory experiences can engage all of our senses, immersing us in other worlds. But creating them brings both opportunities and responsibilities. Watch Marianna Obrist discuss "Multisensory Experiences: Formation, Realization, and Responsibilities," a Research Article in the April 2025 #CACM.
💡Presenting the latest edition of our popular newsletter, "Advancing in Computing!" Dive into an excerpt and three top-notch articles curated by our #CACM editors. Want to stay ahead in #tech? Subscribe to receive notifications about our latest releases! https://bit.ly/3BdySbW
The Myth of the Coder
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Looking for the perfect #summerreads to quench your thirst for knowledge on artificial intelligence? We have four captivating articles that will keep you engaged and informed all season long!
Summer Reads on AI: Explainability, Intent-Based Networking, Co-Pilot, Copyright
The first half of 2024 has been an exciting time for the AI field. As generative AI tools continue to impress the world with their abilities to accomplish tasks, generate videos from text prompts, and offer personalized services, we have seen a drastic increase in the adoption of generative AI acros