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AI Comes Up with Bizarre Physics Experiments. But They Work. | Quanta Magazine Artificial intelligence software is designing novel experimental protocols that improve upon the work of human physicists, although the humans are still “doing a lot of baby-sitting.”

How is A.I. helping physicists with their research? One way is by coming up with out-of-the-box experiments. Read more:

Program Merge: What's Deep Learning Got to Do with It? - ACM Queue What case study topics do you want to read about? Take a quick survey.

A group of researchers at Microsoft Research took on the task of complicated merges as a grand program-repair challenge—one they believed might be addressed at least in part by machine learning. Check out ACM Queue's interview w/ three of the leading figures in this research effort:

The economics of superintelligence If Silicon Valley’s predictions are even close to being accurate, expect unprecedented upheaval

Predictions from the Economist: brace yourself for unprecedented upheaval. Agree or disagree? Read & comment below: econ.st/41b07hA

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Watch Mayo Oshin and Nuno Campos describe how LLM apps are different—latency, unreliable inputs, unreliable outputs—and how LangChain and LangGraph help you deal with that. buff.ly/lPhEOYO #ACMTechTalk

People of ACM - Carla Chiasserini Carla Fabiana Chiasserini is a Professor at Politecnico di Torino. Her research interests include algorithm design and analysis, machine learning for networking, wireless networks, and power…

In this week's People of ACM profile, we interview Carla Fabiana Chiasserini, Professor, Politecnico di Torino, and expert on the design of high-performance mobile networks and services. Read the full interview here:

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with ACM July is Disability Pride Month and ACM is proud to recognize the contributions of disabled computing professionals. In 2025, ACM will highlight the significance of assistive technologies in…

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we invite you to celebrate the contributions of disabled computing professionals and carry this momentum forward—beyond July—by advocating for accessibility and inclusion in tech every day. buff.ly/w2Fvx8L

#DisabilityPride #AssistiveTech

Have you heard about the CSTA IMPACT Fellows program? The year-long leadership development program focuses on creating Inclusive, Meaningful, and Powerful Approaches to Computing Teaching (IMPACT). Apply until Aug 8, 2025. Visit: buff.ly/Gr5kJ3O

The fundamental question. Learn more now: buff.ly/cuWq2N0 & comment your thoughts below👇

#OTD in #ComputingHistory in 1997, Dell launched its first line of workstation computers. The Dell Workstation 400, built for engineers and designers, helped make high-powered computing more accessible to professionals. www.acm.org/education/ot...

The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice The Code of Practice helps industry comply with the AI Act legal obligations on safety, transparency and copyright of general-purpose AI models.

The European Commission has issued the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice this month. It is a voluntary tool designed to help industry comply with the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models. Read more:

An A.I. system built by Google DeepMind has achieved “gold medal” status in the annual International Mathematical Olympiad. It was the first time a machine reached that level of success, according to Google. What does this first victory mean? Read now: buff.ly/l4Z04NI

Become a Responsible AI Fellow! Apply through Aug 15, 2025 for the year-long CSTA Responsible AI Fellowship. The program brings together 15 fellows who form a dynamic learning community, supporting each other as emerging leaders and driving system-wide change in AI education. buff.ly/zzC0K02

Human-centered design's role has been increasingly co-opted by industry models that prioritize engagement metrics over human agency. Michele Visciòla asks in his piece for Interactions: "Are we still designing for better humans, or have we lost our way?"
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First Map Made of a Solid’s Secret Quantum Geometry | Quanta Magazine Physicists recently mapped the hidden shape that underlies the quantum behaviors of a crystal, using a new method that’s expected to become ubiquitous.

“The full shape of the wave function long evaded detection, since trying to measure it will destroy it ... in the last few years, a new approach is enabling physicists to go further and learn about the wave functions of entire materials. ”

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Does your project need an LLM, Machine Learning or Statistics? In this piece, Global Co-Chair of ACM-W Bushra Anjum and her team offer a framework for this decision. buff.ly/mPyWn2G

NYU Tandon engineers create first AI model specialized for chip design language, earning top journal honor | NYU Tandon School of Engineering Looking for News or Events?

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering have created VeriGen, the first specialized artificial intelligence model successfully trained to generate Verilog code. The research just earned the ACM TODAES 2024 Best Paper Award.

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Join us in the upcoming #ACMDSPLecture, "Quantum Computing: Unlocking the Future Beyond Classical Limits" with speaker Aswani Kumar Cherukuri of Vellore Institute of Technology. The virtual event will take place on July 28, 2025. More info here: rait.acm.org/events

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AI Authorship Revisited – Communications of the ACM Membership in ACM includes a subscription to Communications of the ACM (CACM), the computing industry's most trusted source for staying connected to the world of advanced computing.

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:

ACM president Yannis Ioannidis sat down for an exclusive interview to explain why this moment marks a turning point for the computing profession’s engagement in global development – and what must happen next. Check it out via ComputerWeekly.com : buff.ly/trR2vh3

Wish you were at the beach today? 🐚 Let our latest #ACMCoffeeBreakPuzzle transport you… leave your answers in the comments! We’ll tag correct solvers in stories. ✨

In our latest People of ACM profile we interview Ashish Sharma, Senior Applied Scientist, Microsoft. This year he received the prestigious ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award for his dissertation "Human-AI Collaboration to Support Mental Health and Well Being.” Read here: buff.ly/JfCcgE0

✨ That's a wrap on the 2025 #ACM FAccT conference!

A huge thank you to all our attendees, presenters, sponsors, and organizers for making #FAcct2025 a resounding success! 👏

Until next time, keep pushing the boundaries of equitable tech for all 🚀

Defying Moore: Envisioning the Economics of a Semiconductor Revolution through 12nm Specialization Michael Davies discusses "Defying Moore: Envisioning the Economics of a Semiconductor Revolution through 12nm Specialization," a Research Article in the…

Watch Michael Davies discuss "Defying Moore: Envisioning the Economics of a Semiconductor Revolution through 12nm Specialization," a Research Article in the July 2025 CACM.

How a 30-year-old techno-thriller predicted our digital isolation In Irwin Winkler’s proto–cyber thriller, a woman’s most reliable companion is the screen in front of her.

“In 2025, however, the most prescient part of The Net is Angela Bennett’s digital alienation. What was originally a series of plausible enough contrivances to make the theft of her identity more believable is now just part of our everyday lives.”

Kate Kallot, founder and CEO of Amini, on the barriers to AI adoption in Africa. Check out the full #Bytecast interview via link below or wherever you listen to podcast. buff.ly/ccOszn2

AI and Trust "Can we build a reliable network out of unreliable parts in an unreliable world?" This edition of "Advances in Computing" features an opinion piece making a case for why we need trustworthy AI. Also…

Can we build a reliable network out of unreliable parts in an unreliable world?

This edition of #AdvancesInComputing features an opinion piece on the importance of building trustworthy AI systems, and more.

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We're in the final phases of implementing #ACMOpen! Take a look back at how we've transitioned to #OpenAccess over the past 5 years: bit.ly/3G4DNiz

Looking forward to being full Open Access by January 2026!

WebAssembly - ACM Queue Our free ~monthly newsletter showcases all of ACM Queue's latest articles and columns.

The May/June 2025 issue of ACM Queue dives into WebAssembly: from DOM support to end-user programmable AI, there’s something for everyone! Grab an e-copy here:

#OTD in #ComputingHistory in 1752, textile weaver and inventor Joseph-Marie Jacquard was born. His invention of the Jacquard loom introduced the concept of using punch cards to control a machine. For more computing milestones, click here: www.acm.org/education/ot...