Reversing the Fossilization of Computer Science Conferences
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Storytelling is a strategic communication practice that enables us to craft narratives that make sense of complexity, clarify uncertainty, and connect data to decisions.
The Rise of Adaptive Phishing: When AI Learns to Manipulate
Tailored phishing messages that appeal directly to the target's interests or match the tone of a trusted contact are harder to spot than traditional phishing.
Beyond Learning Objectives: Reflections on What We Teach and How We Teach It
Professionals understand the importance of developing interdisciplinary skills in addition to performing well in assessments in the fields they teach.
Quantum Computing’s Impact on Algorithmic Complexity
Quantum computing is poised to gut the foundations of modern software development.
The Converging Paths of Computer Science and the Humanities in the Age of GenAI
The democratization of both fields through GenAI can create more diverse, inclusive academic communities that will likely bring new perspectives to long-standing questions.
Hit the Goalie / With the Puck / In the Neck
Unrealistic assumptions in any application of a formal proof to the real world are the gaps which leave the neck of the application exposed to attack.
Each new step that helps automate code creation moves programmers further away from understanding the core principles of a language and conceptualizing the solution and its programming. AI code assistants accelerate this separation.
Analytics Are A Full Stack Problem
Dashboards provide insight into operations and opportunities for improvement.
Environmental Embodied AI is an intelligent virtual agent capable of real-time perception, learning, and interaction with its surrounding environment.
Privacy Washing through PETs: the Case of Worldcoin
The computing community should prevent the use of PETs (privacy enhancing technologies) for privacy washing.
Knowing alternatives is insufficient; it is also important to prevent the system from performing business as usual.
The UGC Overload: Scaling Content Moderation for Massive Datasets
AI and ML have a role to play in moderating user-generated content in real time to keep sites safe, civilized, and legally compliant.
Multi-Dimensional Growth of GenAI Use by STEM Undergraduates
The evolution of GenAI tool usage by science and engineering students over their academic years provides valuable insights for students, educators, and educational institutions.
Ushering In a New Era of Business Process Innovation with AI and ML
The evolution of AI and ML technologies has transformed business systems and made processes smarter and more efficient.
Beyond Compliance: Security Documentation as a Strategic Asset
It’s time to stop viewing security documentation as a necessary evil and start leveraging it as a strategic asset.
You Need Much Less Memory than Time
An upcoming STOC conference paper reports a huge near-quadratic improvement that will go down as a true classic complexity theorem.
The Challenge of Consistency in Generative AI: Will We Adapt or Fix the System?
GenAI systems are not static reference materials but evolving conversational partners—valuable but requiring careful oversight.
The Role of Research in Preparing K-12 Students for Computer Science and AI
K-12 education needs to build on CS successes and prepare students for an AI-powered world.
GenAI as a Teacher Guide and Coding Companion (Part 1)
GenAI could be the perfect coding companion for novice CS teachers in K-12 classrooms.
Why Policies and Training Fail Without a Strong Cybersecurity Culture
Organizations must foster a culture of trust where employees feel comfortable discussing security concerns openly.
Generative AI tools are becoming a fundamental part of how students learn and work.
Shape the Future of Computing
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