The Unwritten Rules of Managing a Research Lab to Cultivate Innovation
The lab manager who insists on a specific number, type, or quality of deliverables may inadvertently kill the golden goose.
Confusing the Map for the Territory
Trying to capture culture in datasets is akin to believing you have captured everything important about the world in a map.
A historical perspective on tackling new cyber challenges and securing the future of the computing infrastructure.
Socioeconomic Threats of Deepfakes and the Role of Cyber-Wellness Education in Defense
Malicious actors appear to be a step ahead of policymakers and educational institutions developing cyber-wellness education and enforcement programs.
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A historical perspective on tackling new cyber challenges and securing the future of the computing infrastructure.
Concerning the Responsible Use of AI in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
Proprietary AI systems should not play a role in the justice system of a society that values individual rights and government accountability.
It Takes a Village: Bridging the Gaps between Current and Formal Specifications for Protocols
Proposals for narrowing the gap between the formal methods and networking communities.
Improving Everyday Computer-Human Interactions
Solutions presented in several papers at CHI 2025 may not be as simple to implement as they sound, experts say.
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