Fast Facial Analysis Software Set For Release
The new software could be particularly useful in fields where subjective interpretation has been the norm.
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In Memoriam: David S. Johnson 1945–2016
Johnson’s innovations helped lay the foundation for algorithms used to address optimization problems.
Security Experts Weigh in on Apple vs. the Fbi, Public Policy and the Law at Nyu Event
Most participants agreed the growing sophistication of security threats demands a shift from preventing attacks to detecting them as quickly as possible.
Fast Facial Analysis Software Set For Release
Researchers say a new facial recognition software package is fast, computationally efficient, and robust enough for state-of-the-art results.
In Memoriam: Edward J. Mccluskey 1929 – 2016
"A storied engineer who made some of the most important and early contributions to computer hardware design," McCluskey died recently at the age of 86.
Automation Should Be Like Iron Man, Not Ultron
The "Leftover Principle" requires increasingly more highly skilled humans.
A Purpose-Built Global Network: Google's Move to SDN
A discussion with Amin Vahdat, David Clark, and Jennifer Rexford.
The Paradox of Autonomy and Recognition
Thoughts on trust and merit in software team culture.
Peter Naur, a Danish computer scientist and 2005 recipient of the ACM A.M. Turing Award, died recently after a brief illness.
When Computers Stand in the Schoolhouse Door
Classification algorithms can lead to biased decisions, so researchers are trying to identify such biases and root them out.
ACM Moral Imperatives vs. Lethal Autonomous Weapons
I concur with Moshe Y. Vardi's Editor's Letter "On Lethal Autonomous Weapons" (Dec. 2015) but think the answer to his philosophical logjam is readily available in the "ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct."
New Exemptions to Anti-Circumvention Rules
Allowing some reverse engineering of technical measures for non-infringing purposes.
The Need For Research in Broadening Participation
In addition to alliances created for broadening participation in computing, research is required to better utilize the knowledge they have produced.
Paper Presentation at Conferences: Time For a Reset
Seeking an improved paper presentation process.
Computer Science in the Curriculum
Computer science is in significant measure all about analyzing problems, breaking them down into manageable parts, finding solutions, and integrating the results. The skills needed for this kind of thinking apply to more than computer programming.
Valerie Barr considers the continuing attraction of the woman considered the first computer programmer.
The Question of Information Justice
Information justice is both a business concern and a moral question.
Fifty Years of Operating Systems
A recent celebration of 50 years of operating system research yields lessons for all professionals in designing offers for their clients.
An Interview with Stanford University President John Hennessy
Stanford University President John Hennessy discusses his academic and industry experiences in Silicon Valley with UC Berkeley CS Professor David Patterson.
Repeatability in Computer Systems Research
To encourage repeatable research, fund repeatability engineering and reward commitments to sharing research artifacts.
Lessons Learned from 30 Years of MINIX
MINIX shows even an operating system can be made to be self-healing.
State of the States: Progress Toward CS For All
Achieving the President's goal of CS for All requires change at the local level. Here's the current state of the states.
Shape the Future of Computing
ACM encourages its members to take a direct hand in shaping the future of the association. There are more ways than ever to get involved.
Get InvolvedCommunications of the ACM (CACM) is now a fully Open Access publication.
By opening CACM to the world, we hope to increase engagement among the broader computer science community and encourage non-members to discover the rich resources ACM has to offer.
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