Computing innovations have the power to save lives, and there are few applications where the promise of computing is more clear than in the healthcare domain. At the recent CCC Computing Futures Symposium, panelists Susan K. Gregurick, (National Institutes of Health (NIH)), Andy Kilianski (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)), Mona Singh (Princeton University), and Tammy Toscos (Parkview Health), in a discussion moderated by Sharon Gillett (Microsoft), discussed how computing, including AI, can revolutionize patient care – from precision medicine and oncology to overcoming critical barriers in health data sharing. Unleashing the Power of Health Data and Computing Gregurick highlighted the sheer scale of health data now […]
Computing Community Consortium Blog
The goal of the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is to catalyze the computing research community to debate longer range, more audacious research challenges; to build consensus around research visions; to evolve the most promising visions toward clearly defined initiatives; and to work with the funding organizations to move challenges and visions toward funding initiatives. The purpose of this blog is to provide a more immediate, online mechanism for dissemination of visioning concepts and community discussion/debate about them.
Computing’s Transformative Role in the Future of Healthcare
June 5th, 2025 / in AI, Healthcare / by Haley GriffinThe Future of Robotics and Autonomy: CCC Computing Futures Symposium Panel Recap
June 4th, 2025 / in AI, CCC, robotics / by Catherine GillA recent CCC Computing Futures Symposium panel, featuring luminaries in the field — Robin Murphy (Texas A&M University), Melanie Moses (University of New Mexico), Chad Jenkins (University of Michigan), and Holly Yanco (University of Massachusetts – Lowell) — offered a captivating glimpse into the evolving landscape of robotics and autonomy. Moderated by Weisong Shi (University of Delaware), the discussion highlighted pivotal advancements in sensing, computation, and intelligence, exploring their profound implications for society, research, and education. Charting the Present and Future of Robotics The panelists began by painting a vivid picture of the current state and future potential of robotics. Murphy, a pioneer in rescue robots, challenged conventional notions […]
AI’s Path Forward: Evolving Paradigms and Societal Impact
June 3rd, 2025 / in AI, CCC / by Haley GriffinArtificial intelligence stands at a “great juncture,” a moment brimming with excitement and profound responsibility. This was the central theme of a recent insightful panel discussion where leading minds in AI — Yolanda Gil (University of Southern California), David Jensen (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Aarti Singh (AI Institute for Societal Decision Making), and Bart Selman (Cornell University) —explored its current trajectory and charted its future horizons. The panel was moderated by Bob Bond (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The conversation moved beyond the hype, offering a grounded yet ambitious vision for where AI is headed and what it will take to get there responsibly. Shifting the Focus of AI Development […]
Call for Input: Shaping the Future of AI Research in the United States
May 15th, 2025 / in AI, Announcements, CCC, Requests for Information / by Catherine GillThe Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO), on behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking input on the development of the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan. This is a crucial opportunity for the computing community to help shape the future of AI research in the United States. The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) intends to submit a response to this RFI as a follow-up to our February response to the RFI on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan. We encourage members of the computing community […]
The Rise of the Chief AI Officer: A Conversation with CCC Council Member Manish Parashar
May 14th, 2025 / in AI, Announcements, CCC / by Catherine GillAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence nearly every sector of society, institutions across academia, government, and industry are recognizing the need for dedicated leadership to guide the responsible development and application of these technologies. One emerging trend is the creation of Chief AI Officer roles, positions tasked with coordinating AI research, applications, and policy across complex organizations. At the University of Utah, Computing Community Consortium (CCC) Council member Manish Parashar was recently appointed as the University’s inaugural Chief AI Officer. In this role, he leads AI strategy and engagements and coordinates its execution across the university, including through the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (One-U RAI). That initiative aims to […]
CRA and CCC Respond to OSTP RFI on Developing an AI R&D Strategic Plan
May 30th, 2025 / in Requests for Information / by Catherine GillThe rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have ignited a global race for leadership, and the United States is keen to stay at the forefront. As the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) develops its 2025 National AI Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan, Computing Research Association (CRA), with the assistance of the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), is providing crucial input. Our recent response to the OSTP’s Request for Information (RFI) emphasizes a vital, yet often overlooked, aspect of AI success: its symbiotic relationship with other scientific and engineering disciplines. This RFI will also take into account responses submitted to the previous RFI on the Development of an […]