Happy Birthday, John Hennessy! Hennessy received the 2017 #ACMTuringAward for pioneering a systematic, quantitative approach to the design and evaluation of computer architectures with enduring impact on the microprocessor industry. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

What does a cell know of itself? In a provocative study published in Nature Communications late last year, the neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin and his mentor Thomas J. Carew at New York University showed that the answer might be: much more than you think. buff.ly/k5wNCZy #TechNews

#OTD in #ComputingHistory in 1954, John Backus and his team at IBM successfully ran the first FORTRAN (Formula Translation) program. FORTRAN was the first high-level programming language designed to make programming accessible and efficient. More #OTD, here: www.acm.org/education/ot...

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In the latest People of ACM, Richa Singh outlines trends in pattern recognition and her role as Co-EiC of "AI Letters," a new ACM journal. She also discuses the impact of generative AI and machine unlearning on her field. Read the interview here:

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In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, ACM will be highlighting Heloisa Candello. Heloisa Candello is an ACM Distinguished Speaker and research scientist at the IBM Research Laboratory in Brazil. Her expertise is in user research, user experience design, and creating engaging/ethical AI.

Thinking of using generative AI to help write your peer reviews? 🔗 Celebrate #PeerReviewWeek with us and become an #ACMCertifiedReviewer today: reviewers.acm.org/training-cou...

🎓 How is generative AI reshaping computing education? Join a panel of global experts as they share case studies on the ethical and societal impact of AI in the classroom. Free registration 👉 buff.ly/lbSxXQj #GenerativeAI #ComputingEducation #Ethics

Meet Kevin Crowston, a Distinguished Professor of Information Science in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. His research examines new ways of organizing made possible by the extensive use of information and communications technology. Read more: buff.ly/fWzsWGf

📖 On 9/18 at #HLF25, Avi Wigderson (#ACMTuringAward) will give the lecture: “The Value of Errors in Proofs: The Fascinating Journey From Turing’s 1936 R ≠ RE to the 2020 Breakthrough of MIP* = RE" 🔗 buff.ly/See9yTe #HLF25 #TuringAward #ComplexityTheory #Mathematics

✨ Spark Session returns on 9/18 at #HLF25 with a powerhouse lineup of laureates sharing bold ideas in 15–20 minute talks: Don’t miss this session designed to spark curiosity and innovation. 🔗 buff.ly/See9yTe #HLF25 #TuringAward #AI #Cryptography #Computing

Today in #ComputingHistory in 1958, Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments tested the first integrated circuit, proving that resistors and capacitors could exist on the same piece of semiconductor material. More #OTD, here: www.acm.org/education/ot...

🔎 On 9/16 at #HLF25, join Sanjeev Arora (#ACMPrize in Computing) and fellow panelists for a deep dive into the future of mathematics research. 🔗 buff.ly/See9yTe #HLF25 #Mathematics #Computing

✨ Spark Session is back again on 9/16 at #HLF25! Featuring: - Jeffrey Dean (#ACMPrize in Computing) & David Patterson (#ACMTuringAward): Shaping AI’s Impact to Help Billions - Leslie G. Valiant (#ACMTuringAward): Education and Educability Don’t miss this chance to be inspired.🔗

On 9/15, tune in to ACM Price recipient Amanda Randle's #HLF25 lecture, “Vascular Digital Twins: From Algorithms to Proactive Patient Care.” Don’t miss this vision for the future of healthcare innovation. Livestream here: buff.ly/See9yTe #DigitalTwins #HealthcareTech

Get ready for the #HLF25 Spark Session on September 15! 🌟 Hear short plenary "spark talks" from laureates—featuring ACM A.M. Turing Laureate Richard Sutton, ACM Prize recipients Sanjeev Arora and David Silver, alongside other computing and mathematics greats: buff.ly/See9yTe #TuringAward #Computing

Happy Birthday, Avi Wigderson! Wigderson received the 2023 #ACMTuringAward for pioneering a systematic, quantitative approach to the design and evaluation of computer architectures with enduring impact on the microprocessor industry. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

Dennis M. Ritchie was born #OTD in 1941. Ritchie received the 1983 #ACMTuringAward with Ken Thompson, for their development of generic operating systems theory and specifically for the implementation of the UNIX operating system. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

Meet Albert Ali Salah, professor and chair of Social and Affective Computing at the Information and Computing Sciences Department of Utrecht University. His research mainly uses pattern recognition and machine learning for computer analysis of human behavior. Read more: buff.ly/nviiZF9

🥂 From September 14–19, the 12th @hlforum.bsky.social brings together 29 laureates and 200 brilliant young researchers in mathematics and computer science for a week of dialogue, inspiration, and breakthrough ideas: buff.ly/ssqSLqY

HBD, Judea Pearl! Pearl received the 2011 #ACMTuringAward for fundamental contributions to artificial intelligence through the development of a calculus for probabilistic and causal reasoning. He explains his love of science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bIo...

1971 #ACMTuringAward recipient John McCarthy was born #OTD in 1927. Dr. McCarthy's lecture, "The Present State of Research on Artificial Intelligence" is a topic that covers the area in which he has achieved considerable recognition for his work. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

“One goalkeeper robot stood placidly as its opponent kicked a ball at its legs several times before finally managing to score." You don't want to miss highlights like this from a recent robot-only sports competition in China.

Join us in the upcoming #ACMDSPLecture, "More-than-Human Futures: Connected Urbanism and Cohabitation in the Smart City" w/ speaker Marcus Foth, Professor at Queensland University of Technology. The virtual event will take place between Sep. 12, 2025. More info here: buff.ly/fbUSs5r #computing #tech

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Meet Damiano Spina, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on Information Retrieval (IR), Text Analytics, and Human-AI interaction. Read more about Spina and how to request a lecture here: buff.ly/1dYp35L

When it comes to predicting the future, sometimes writers are more prescient than scientists. Test your knowledge of visionary sci-fi classics with this New York Times quiz: buff.ly/r1yhjZi

What do student retention and graduation rates look like in bachelor-level Informatics programs across Europe? Find out in this latest report conducted by Informatics Europe and ACM Europe: europe.acm.org/binaries/con...

Help ACM recognize the best in computing! We’re calling on you to help us build the 2025 ACM Awards nomination pool. Consider diversity in all its forms and make sure deserving voices are heard. Nominate or share the call today 👉 www.acm.org/binaries/con...

In 1925, Werner Heisenberg retreated to Helgoland in the North Sea and reemerged with the first full-fledged version of quantum mechanics. A century later, the theory’s meaning remains unsettled. Here's what happened at the theory's 100th birthday party:

Today we remember Kristen Nygaard, who was born #OTD in 1926. He received the 2001 #ACMTuringAward with Ole-Johan Dahl, for ideas fundamental to the emergence of object oriented programming, through their design of the Simula programming languages. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

Margaret Boden, a British philosopher and cognitive scientist who used the language of computers to explore the nature of thought and creativity, died on July 18 in Brighton, England. Learn more about her work and life: nyti.ms/3Va5B8N

Meet Xipeng Shen, a Professor in the Computer Science Department at North Carolina State University. His primary research focuses on intelligent computing and programming systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary problems and cross-cutting approaches. Read more: buff.ly/iD1ZTOa #computerscience

"I always say please and thank you when I use ChatGPT, just in case." "Eventually, when you use the advice of a robot, you become a robot." Hear more from the future users of AI on how they think about the technology:

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How is AI re-shaping the development of computer interfaces? In the latest People of ACM profile, Brad Myers, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, discusses his recent book on how HCI became its own field. He also makes predictions about where HCI is headed. Read here:

As AI became more accessible, what could it reveal about cities? One researcher set out to help guide cities in thinking about the positives and negatives of these tools. Learn more today: buff.ly/PxD0NjQ #smartcity #AI #TechNews

Eighty percent of job openings available to fresh graduates listed AI-related skills as a plus in 2025. In a slowed-down economy and a competitive job market, many students see AI as a lifeline. buff.ly/XTmlFs0 #TechNews #CSEd #AI

Today we remember Edgar F. Codd, who was born #OTD in 1923. He received the 1981 #ACMTuringAward for his fundamental and continuing contributions to the theory and practice of database management systems. Codd's work revolutionized the field of databases. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

Meet Nova Ahmed, a computer scientist working as a Professor at North South University in Bangladesh. She used her experiences of working with sensors to fight social challenges such as systems to protect women from sexual harassment as she returned. Read more: buff.ly/SebuLbt #computerscience

It used to be was impossible to run a local LLM without investing in pricey GPUs. But researchers have had so much success in shrinking down and speeding up models that anyone with a laptop, or even a smartphone, can now get in on the action. Here's how: buff.ly/RhnM0bP #TechNews #LLM

In his new book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity, science writer and astrophysicist Adam Becker warns that tech titans are using it to steer humanity in a dangerous direction. buff.ly/g1qg7Yv #TechNews #AI

“If we continue on the current path … we are basically playing Russian roulette with humanity,” warns #ACMTuringAward recipient Yoshua Bengio. In recent months, a new class of agents has arrived on the scene: ones built using large language models. How to make them work safely?

The rise of ChatGPT and its rivals is undermining the economic bargain of the internet. What to do about it? Learn more:

Get ready to interact with the Art Gallery, Emerging Technologies, Immersive Pavilion, Labs, and Spatial Storytelling programs at the SIGGRAPH 2025 Experience Hall in Vancouver!

🆕 Our Librarians and Institutions Gateway has a new look! Here you’ll find information on ACM’s transition to #OpenAccess, such as pricing for #ACMOpen, FAQs, and the benefits of Digital Library Premium, in a vibrant, easy-to-navigate resource centre. Explore the Gateway: bit.ly/4lahXZt

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#OTD in 1981, IBM introduced its first personal computer (PC), the IBM Model 5150. The IBM PC sold 65,000 units in just four months, setting a new benchmark for the industry. More #ComputingHistory here: www.acm.org/education/ot...