HBD to Yoshua Bengio, 2018 #ACMTuringAward Laureate! Bengio received the award for conceptual and engineering breakthroughs that have made deep neural networks a critical component of computing. In this HLF interview, Bengio discusses the nature of intelligence: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHhF....

The Cyber Safety Review Board is dormant, and that's a cybersecurity risk in itself. ACM US Tech Policy Committee is calling for the CSRB to be reactivated and given a permanent legislative foundation, subpoena power, and full-time expert staff. shorturl.at/ufrs8 #Cybersecurity #CSRB #TechPolicy

Aside from security, memory unsafety can be the cause of reliability issues and is notoriously expensive to debug. In the latest issue of "Queue: In Practice," four software engineers argue that the best place to start today is by improving our standard libraries. Learn more: buff.ly/w8VJYpj

"Governments have multiple pathways for acquiring LLMs; the choice is not binary." Download the latest #ACMTechBrief for actionable advice: dl.acm.org/doi/epdf/10.... #AI #Policy #LLM #Tech

With the ascent of AI therapy, more people are turning to chatbots for solace. What are the opportunities and potential risks of AI therapists? Here're four new books that grapple with a global mental-health crisis and the dawn of algorithmic therapy. buff.ly/eUzali7 #TechNews

For Women’s History Month 2026, ACM is teaming up with ACM-W to celebrate the incredible contributions and achievements of women in tech. Throughout March, we’ll be spotlighting ACM-W-led conferences, events, and the latest episode of Voices of ACM-W. Stay Tuned! 💻

This week, we’re reading the Prologue and Part I of Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans by computer scientist and author Melanie Mitchell. There are far too many insights to pack into one post, but here is a sneak peek into these opening chapters.

In this week’s People of ACM profile, we speak with Ke Yi, Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Program Chair, ACM PODS 2026, and recently named ACM Fellow for contributions to the theory and practice of query processing. Read here:

On February 27, 1976, the National Security Agency retired the IBM 7950 Harvest, one of the most powerful and specialized computers of its time. For more computing milestones: www.acm.org/education/ot... #OTD in #computinghistory

🌐"Data collected for advertising should not be repurposed for law enforcement surveillance or tracking." To learn more more, download the new statement from ACM USTPC: buff.ly/6TD0kHH

Today, let’s remember Charles Thacker, who was born #OTD in 1943. Thacker received the #ACMTuringAward in 2009 for the pioneering design and realization of the first modern personal computer -- the Alto at Xerox PARC. Read more about him, here: amturing.acm.org/award_winner... #OTD

In this week’s People of ACM, we’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s largest video sharing platform. Pei Cao, a Vice President of Engineering at YouTube, outlines the innovations which have helped YouTube grow to 2.8 billion users. Read here:

In our latest #AdvancesInComputing newsletter: - the agentic economy 💰 - AI coders 👨‍💻 - designing for Alzheimer's patients 🧓 and more. Read now 📜 buff.ly/AKYB59g

Thirty years ago, IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue played against world champion Garry Kasparov at the 1996 ACM Chess Challenge. In her latest Substack post, Kris J. distilled four core principles from IBM's Agentic AI Security Guide. Read it here: buff.ly/EFPhKnW

How many people can say their childhood interests followed them into adulthood? Now imagine rediscovering that interest later in life and using it to change your local community. For #BHM’2026, ACM shares the accomplishments of Marlene Mhangami and her impact on computing.

Researchers say more and more terms for these “neo-­emotions” are showing up online, describing new dimensions and aspects of feeling. With the help of ChatGPT, a Reddit user generated the feeling of "velvetmist," along with advice on how to evoke the feeling. Learn more here: buff.ly/loCx6SF

Understanding how large language models work is more essential than ever. By studying large language models as if they were living things instead of computer programs, scientists are discovering some of their secrets for the first time. Learn more: buff.ly/knhHkS8 #TechNews

What makes #interview questions so hard? What do your future employers want to know about you? Tune into this #ACMTechTalk session, featuring Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne, authors of Interview Speak. Unlock full video here: buff.ly/4NK8Kgi

Less than a month left to submit to the ACM/CSTA 2026 Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing! The award is intended to empower aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges beyond the classroom, leading to potential and practical real-world applications. Learn more: buff.ly/0vj3kO9

In the latest "Queue: In Practice": Thomas A. Limoncelli and Christian Pearce on SREs. buff.ly/wib0Ex2 Subscribe today to receive the newsletter every other week. #SubStack #ACMNewsletter #Queue

In an era of GenAI, it feels like the "AGI rabbit" is finally being pulled out of the hat. Melanie Mitchell cuts through the cognitive dissonance between tech hype & reality to ask: If you want to understand what "intelligence" actually means, this is the read for you: buff.ly/o67BNT0

Imagine being only the second African-American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics and then taking your expertise from academia to NASA and IBM. For #BHM’2026, ACM shares the story of Evelyn Boyd Granville and her impact on computing.

Today, let’s remember Niklaus Wirth, who was born #OTD in 1934. Wirth received the 1984 #ACMTuringAward for developing a sequence of innovative computer languages, EULER, ALGOL-W, MODULA and PASCAL. Read more about him, here: amturing.acm.org/award_winner... #OTD

Join us for the upcoming ACM DSP Lecture with Ron Baecker, "DIGITAL DREAMS HAVE BECOME NIGHTMARES: WHAT WE MUST DO - A CALL TO ACTION," on Feb 23 at 3PM, local time. Learn more here: www.cs.ubc.ca/event/2026/0...

Vibe Coding: What It Is, How It’s Changing Software, and What Comes Next？ Join Responsible Tech for an online discussion for: - A clearer understanding of what vibe coding actually changes - Language to discuss intent, boundaries, and responsibility with your teams Register: buff.ly/qcAf8Tu

What's in the latest issue of #AdvancesInComputing: - digital companions 🤖 - privacy for the young generation 👶 - designing for sufficiency 🏞️ and more. Subscribe if you haven't already 👇 buff.ly/CY4wsTN

Build the future of Agentic & AI systems at the inaugural ACM CAIS! Held May 26-29 in San Jose, California, the conference is dedicated to the design, evaluation, and engineering of compound and agentic AI systems. For more details: www.caisconf.org Submit your research by Feb 27, 2026!

Today, let’s remember Richard Hamming, who was born #OTD 1915. Hamming received the 1968 #ACMTuringAward for his work on numerical methods, automatic coding systems, and error-detecting and error-correcting codes. Read Hamming’s bio, here: amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

In the latest #ACMBytecast, host Rashimi Mohan interviews the 2024 ACM #Turing Laureates Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton. How were their ideas validated biologically with observations of dopamine neurons? For complete episode, listen here: buff.ly/Y4DMlVb.

Imagine applying for a job from an agency you never heard of. Over time, you become one of the most significant contributors to NASA’s rocket technologies. For #BHM'2026, ACM shares the story of Annie Easley and her impact on computing.

POV: You co-invented magnetic core memory and changed everyday business forever by bringing word processing and office computing into the mainstream. Happy Birthday to An Wang, one of the pioneers who made computing what it is today. #PioneerPOV #Computing

Join ACM Technical Policy Council at the 2026 India AI Impact Summit for a deep dive into how India and the Global South are leading the charge in reframing AI governance toward real-world impact. When: Feb 20, 2026 10:30-11:25am Where: Bharat Mandapam, Room 9 buff.ly/UZWgeR4

HBD, Leslie Lamport! Lamport received the #ACMTuringAward in 2013 for fundamental contributions to the theory and practice of distributed and concurrent systems. He explains how he formalized precise semantics of memory when multiple processes interact: youtu.be/iAqyufwYcHc

Join Turing Minds for their 15th Turing Laureate conversation! Featuring ACM Turing Award recipient Pat Hanrahan, the event is free and open to all. When: Pat Hanrahan on March 30th at 1pm ET Where: Google Meet Register: buff.ly/0AjQhII Check out past Turing Minds sessions here: buff.ly/JCcbKKd

#ACMBookClub Get your highlighters ready! 🖌️ To help everyone stay on track and keep our discussions focused, here is the official reading schedule for Melanie Mitchell’s Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans. Register for the finale conversation with the author now: buff.ly/o67BNT0

HBD, Ken Thompson! Thompson received the 1983 #ACMTuringAward with Dennis Ritchie, for their development of generic operating systems theory and specifically for the implementation of the #UNIX operating system. Thompson explains creating UNIX: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E2c...

Three hardware designers go to see an OS developer. What happens next? Read the latest ACM newsletter, "Queue: In Practice," featuring Kode Vicious' popular Q&A column: buff.ly/EyqJfDj

Join #ACMTechTalks for their upcoming webinar w/ Career Coaches Laura Browne & Barbara Limmer and walk away with practical strategies that will make it easier for you to discuss compensation at your current job or when interviewing for your next job. When: Feb 11, 12PM EST Register: buff.ly/5Br8iGj

Imagine leaving a legacy behind that gets you labeled the “Godfather of Silicon Valley” to future generations. For #BHM 2026, ACM shares the story of Roy Clay Sr. and his impact on computing.

Ready to take your CS research to the next level? 🌍 Join #CMMRS 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany! Spend a week with top researchers from Cornell University, University of Maryland, and Max Planck Institutes. Where: Saarbrücken, Germany When: Aug 3-7, 2026 Apply by Feb 14: cmmrs.mpi-sws.org

POV: You invented the programming language, Python. HBD, Guido van Rossum! Van Rossum is the creator of Python and one of the most influential figures in modern computing. His vision for a language that emphasized readability, simplicity, and community fundamentally changed software.

Today in 1925, #ACMTuringAward recipient Douglas Engelbart was born. Engelbart received the Turing Award in 1997 for his inspiring vision of the future of interactive computing and the invention of key technologies to help realize this vision. amturing.acm.org/award_winner...

Time for some soul searching, people. Are you a techno-optimist, a techno-pessimist, or a techno-realist? Find out in this CACM opinion piece: buff.ly/5v3i4tI #technews #tech #CACM

The #ACMBookClub is back! We’re kicking things off on Sunday, Feb 22, w/ a deep dive into Melanie Mitchell’s acclaimed Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans, and a finale conversation w/ the author on March 24. Register today: buff.ly/a8L7qzA

How will the study of ant colonies inform the future of robotics? Find out in this week’s People of ACM profile as we interview Marco Dorigo. Dorigo was recently named an ACM Fellow for establishing swarm intelligence as a research field. Read the full article here: buff.ly/MJcGrxU

In this edition of #AdvancesInComputing: Four guidelines from top researchers on maximizing the upsides of AI, the launch of a new nonprofit, and the latest updates from ACM’s flagship magazines. Subscribe today: buff.ly/TcU5EyN #TechNews #ACMNewsletters #Substack #AI

#OTD in #ComputingHistory in 2010, Apple unveiled the iPad. The iPad reshaped how people interact with digital content and helped accelerate the rise of tablet computing in education, business, and everyday life. For more, click: www.acm.org/education/ot...

The ACM Digital Library is now 100% Open Access. 🔓 With this major shift, we know the community has questions. ACM President Yannis Ioannidis and volunteer leaders are hosting a live AMA to hear your feedback and address concerns directly. When: Jan 27 | 12:00 PM EST Register: buff.ly/BDSTeGH

What drew you to computing? In the latest #ACMBytecast, host Rashimi Mohan interviews the 2024 #ACM #Turing Laureates Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton. For complete episode, listen here (learning.acm.org/bytecast/ep8...) or search ACM Bytecast wherever you get your #podcasts.

📢 Librarians and department heads! How are you sharing budgets for #openaccess publishing? Take our 3-minute survey to help shape future support for OA initiatives. At the end of the survey you will have the opportunity to enter our prize draw to win one of three ACM-branded gifts 👉 bit.ly/4qDJLZB