Communications of the ACM
WEBCommunications 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.
Gauging Societal Impacts of Large Language Models
WEBAug 19, 2024 · To see what happens when people interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in realistic settings, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching a new program to test large language models (LLMs). “Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) aims to help organizations and individuals determine whether a …
Measuring GitHub Copilot’s Impact on Productivity
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Code-completion systems offering suggestions to a developer in their integrated development environment (IDE) have become the most frequently used kind of programmer assistance. 1 When generating whole snippets of code, they typically use a large language model (LLM) to predict what the user might type next (the completion) from the context of what they are working on at the moment (the prompt ...
The Myth of the Coder - Communications of the ACM
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Origin of the Myth of the Coder. The distinction between coder and programmer originated in the famous report Planning and Coding of Problems for an Electronic Computing Instrument by Herman H. Goldstine and John von Neumann. They give four hierarchical stages for planning and coding. At the top is …
Communications of the ACM
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AI Reinvents Chip Design – Communications of the ACM
WEBAug 22, 2024 · This has led to today’s complex multi-core processors, System-on-Chip (SoC) integrations, power and thermal management gains, and numerous other improvements. AI is completely rewriting the equation, however. It is introducing new ideas, concepts, methodologies, and tools that drive gains in design optimization, design synthesis, performance ...
Societal Impacts of Embodied AI – Communications of the ACM
WEBAug 21, 2024 · This discussion explores EAI’s potential societal impacts, considering its ability to reshape social structures and daily life [1]. EAI challenges existing legal frameworks, creating regulatory uncertainties as governments struggle to keep pace with technological advancements. Economically, while EAI …
The ACM Code of Ethics – Communications of the ACM
WEBDec 1, 2016 · The ACM committee on Professional Ethics is updating the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the Code). a It was last changed in 1992. Beginning on page 7 of this issue there is an article that outlines the motivations for the update, describes the update process, includes the first draft of the update, and invites you to take part in this important project.
Static Analysis – Communications of the ACM
WEBJan 1, 2022 · Static analyses are distinct from dynamic analyses such as valgrind, which extract facts from a program as it runs, and model checking, which verifies the correctness of a separate external specification of a program. Dynamic and static analyses are often used in tandem across many applications. Static …
Improving Privacy and Security of Telehealth
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Telehealth is the practice of remotely providing healthcare using electronic communication and information technologies which can potentially increase access to care, especially in underserved or remote regions. 8 In contrast to traditional healthcare, telehealth relies significantly on digital communication technologies such as secure messaging platforms, video conferencing, and mobile ...