'Algorithm Bodies' & the human need to worship celebrities

What makes someone a star nowadays? And why does every generation of humans crave to celebrate them?For decades, Hollywood ...
Communications of the ACM

The Origins of GPU Computing

Government-funded academic research on parallel computing, stream processing, real-time shading languages, and programmable ...

Where have all the computer science majors gone?

Computer science has been one of the hottest college majors for 15 years. Enrollment data suddenly shows a big drop.

Quantum computers are coming to break our codes faster than anyone expected

Quantum hardware and software are advancing rapidly – and our online encryption systems need to change to stay ahead.
IEEE

A Systematic Literature Review on Large Language Models Applications in Computer Programming Teaching Evaluation Process

Abstract: Tools based on the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) have improved the computer programming teaching process, automated feedback processes, facilitated program repair, and enabled ...
The Hollywood Reporter

“Death-by-Algorithm,” “Unintended Consequences” of AI, and Big Tech’s Responsibility in Copenhagen Spotlight

'Molly vs the Machines' director Marc Silver, Denmark's tech ambassador, featured in new doc 'Techplomacy,' and other experts discussed the dark sides of technology at CPH:DOX’s industry conference.
IEEE

Sign-Enhanced Semidefinite Programming Algorithm and its Application to Independent Component Analysis

Abstract: Independent component analysis (ICA) is widely applied in remote sensing signal processing. Among various ICA algorithms, the modified semidefinite programming (MSDP) algorithm stands out.
Wired

COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages

Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, the governor of New Jersey made an unusual admission: He’d run out of COBOL developers. The state’s unemployment insurance systems were written in the 60-year-old ...