ACM's Past President. Computer engineer. Software and data, esp. issues of usability/quality/risk/privacy. Opinions my own
Corvallis, OR
Joined November 2011
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We keep learning that supposedly "silent" creatures actually do communicate. Study found baby sea turtles sing from within their eggs to synchronize hatching, since leaving their nests at the same time increases the chance of surviving predators. nicenews.com/animals/silent-…
Us #AI to price-gouge? Some of US's biggest landlords seem to be using this software to churn thru data - including private data - each night to adjust prices for available rental units and stagger lease renewal periods so landlords get higher income. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/…
TikTok claims to prohibit #election#misinformation. But when watchdog group submitted deceptive ads about the voting process (when/how people can vote, how election results are counted, etc.) TikTok's "scrutiny" missed a whopping 90% of the false ads.
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ICYMI: An important read - and a free benefit for ACM members
Now available for ACM Members: "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence," edited by @smatthewliao. 17 original essays by prominent AI scientists and philosophers and represents the state-of-the-art thinking in this fast-growing field. bit.ly/3L9kKA3
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Short, very readable summary of an accurate, economical way to confirm the accuracy of paper #to balloting #election2022
#Voter confidence and #election accuracy will be critical on #ElectionDay in the US and abroad. Computer-aided confirmation of vote tallies can help assure both. Read all about it in bit.ly/ACMTechBrief #5 on "risk-limiting audits," out today. bit.ly/RLAsWork!
How cool is this? This #underwaterCamera doesn’t need batteries and can take photos even in dark areas, then transmit them wirelessly. The researchers say it’s 100,000 times more energy-efficient than other undersea cameras. news.mit.edu/2022/battery-fr…
Recent ACM podcast with Chief Scientific Adviser at the Vodafone Institute describing her amazing career and work in using data for social good - from smart rooms & smart clothes to evidence-based policy making. Check it out at learning.acm.org/bytecast/ep…
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What 5 megabytes of computer data looked like in 1966: 62,500 punched cards, taking four days to load. Via @HistoricPhotographs
Ever wonder why you can’t #tickle yourself? German neuroscientists conducted a study to find out. wired.com/story/neuroscienti…
ICYMI: Don't know about you, but if I were at the Intl Space Station, I would be *thrilled* to know #roboticSurgery would be available. Much better than relying on a teammate if there's an emergency! sciencealert.com/a-remote-su…
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A new study has revealed that 1 in 5 women gamers are quitting online gaming due to "negative, toxic, and threatening experiences."
We believe in creating an inclusive culture to make the digital space a safer place for everyone, especially women. techraptor.net/gaming/news/1…
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We are pleased to announce that Jack Dongarra, recipient of the 2022 ACM A.M. Turing Award has donated his honorarium to the Students@SC program. We are deeply touched by his desire to foster the next generation of talent in #HPC. More: okt.to/xjfrpu
Class action lawsuits based on discovery that even iOS Lockdown mode doesn’t protect users from Facebook’s #tracking. There is no way to opt out. FB claimed it was a “security feature” #privacy #browserTracking arstechnica.com/tech-policy/…
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In some cases, different personality types can clash. This can lead to counterproductive behaviors, erode morale, & cause stress. The ability to recognize/respond to these situations can be a game-changer both personally & professionally.
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Now available for ACM Members: "Leadercamp on-demand: Working in Harmony With All Personalities," w/Joe Shaffner. Learn about some Skillsoft programs & courses around skillsets that help deal w/personality clashes. bit.ly/3UPztGb
ALT Leadercamp on-demand: Working in Harmony With All Personalities bootcamp course
Study of #peaceProcesses since the Cold War ended found that reaching agreement was much more likely when women’s groups were given strong influence on the negotiation process. #Ceasefire is also more likely to last, rather than just being words on paper. theconversation.com/when-rus…
Low-cost #wifi technology can be exploited to detect fire & smoke in real time, at a tiny fraction of the cost of typical #fireDetection systems. They’re cheaper to operate & maintain, too. newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/sc…
Researchers at @Cambridge_Uni were inspired by nature’s photosynthesis process - only instead of producing sugars, they produce creating a potential #biofuel gas. #renewableEnergy #sustainability gizmodo.com/artificial-float…
Fortune500 giant accused of collecting detailed dossiers including names, home addresses, emails, real-world & online purchases, physical movements, income, interests, political views, & online activity. #privacy #dataPrivacy #tracking pcmag.com/news/oracle-faces-…
