Stereotypes matter: Computer science needs better role models
White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and ...
The Economist5h
An agenda to maximise AI’s benefits and minimise harms, by David Patterson
P eople are reacting with both fascination and fear to the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence ( AI ). Some see the ...
acm.org11d
Technical Perspective: How Exploits Impact Computer Science Theory
Should exploits be a concern of computer science theory? Can they tell us about fundamental properties of computing rather ...
Nature13d
AI’s computing gap: academics lack access to powerful chips needed for research
Survey highlights disparity between academic and industry scientists’ access to computing power needed to train ...
Science Daily20h
Bendable electronic parts heat up by themselves like 'heat pack' and lower the manufacturing temperature barrier
A research team has developed liquid-processed thin-film transistors that can maintain high performance at low temperatures -- They are expected to be used in the next generation of high-performance ...
acm.org7d
Heutagogy in Computer Science Education
Heutagogy offers a powerful framework for fostering adaptable, self-directed learners who are equipped to navigate the ...
University of Texas at San Antonio13h
UTSA School of Data Science researchers roll out new high-tech e-scooters
DECEMBER 3 2024 — After years of work, researchers with the UTSA School of Data Science’s (SDS) aptly named ScooterLab have ...
eSchool News7d
Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger
An annual look at computer science education reveals persistent gaps in access, particularly for underserved student groups.
Animations of coiled hair for Black film characters improve with new algorithms
New algorithms allow for more realistic coily hair animation, enhancing the representation of Black characters in film.
China’s Tsinghua University vs. Singapore’s NTU, which institute has better Computer Science course
Alen George With global tech spending set to surpass $4.6 trillion in 2024, the demand for computer science graduates has ...
Science Daily20h
Accelerating climate modeling with generative AI
The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways to model the Earth's climate. Computer scientists have now used this ...