Modern mobile robots are networked systems. Equipped with cameras, sensors, onboard computers, and wireless communications, they can observe and record the factories, warehouses, homes, and public spaces in which they operate. In July 2026, the United States (U.S.) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, including mobile humanoids and quadrupeds, to its Covered List, blocking new equipment authorization for these products.  The ruling responds to genuine security concerns. But it also brings into focus how heavily the U.S. robotics research base depends on the very supply chains it is designed to restrict. A critical gap has been brought to light by this ruling: U.S. robotics researchers rely heavily […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) recently sponsored a Blue Sky Track for visionary papers at SEMANTiCS 2026, the 22nd International Conference on Semantic Systems. The conference was held September 15-17, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium. SEMANTiCS is a globally recognised venue where researchers, industry experts, and business leaders exchange knowledge on Knowledge Graphs and Artificial Intelligence. It is a premier space for exploring applications in Neurosymbolic AI, Machine Learning, NLP, and Enterprise Data Management, turning cutting-edge research into practical, real-world solutions. SEMANTiCS 2026 Blue Sky Winners First Place From Fact to Feeling: Narrative Knowledge Graphs for Human-AI Interaction Anna Sofia Lippolis, Luiz Do Valle Miranda Second Place Can a Knowledge Graph […]

The role of the software engineer is fundamentally changing. AI-assisted software development has, in many cases, become a new norm, fostering a demand for unprecedented speed in production. Yet the transition from traditional coding to AI-powered development is not as simple as receiving a boost to productivity. It requires both brand-new skills on the part of the developer and a more fundamental rethinking of how software — especially at scale — is generated. In this rapidly evolving field, new understandings of how to capture user intent, ensure system quality at AI-generative scales, and train the next generation of developers are essential. Beyond Code Report Beyond Code: The Workshop To better […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has officially awarded CCC’s renewal proposal for four more years of visioning work.  The renewal means CCC’s visioning activities with the computing research community will continue, supporting the evolving field through 2030 on this new grant. CCC’s Mission What are the next big computing research challenges — the ones that will define the future of the field, galvanize researchers, and spark investment and public support? CCC mobilizes the computing research community to address these challenges. Since 2006, CCC has served as a bridge between computing experts across disciplines and sectors, convening them for visioning activities […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is thrilled to announce our expansion onto a whole new platform: Medium! Medium.com is an online publication platform with over 100 million monthly users, bringing CCC and its work to an entirely new audience. Through our Medium presence, we aim to spark new conversations around computing research and showcase the wide-ranging expertise of the researchers who drive our pivotal visioning work. What to Expect on This New Platform Our Medium page is a place for leaders in computing research to write directly for a wider audience. These are pieces from experts, in their own voice, about what they think matters right now. The kind of […]

In a new workshop report published by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), Computing on the Fly: Navigating a Vision for the Future of Drone Computing, experts across academia, industry, and government assess the potential of AI-powered drones for non-military use by 2035 and identify the critical barriers standing between today’s capabilities and that future. The report envisions a decade in which drones move goods, medical supplies, and information at a scale comparable to national infrastructure investments like highways and the electric grid. Potential applications include natural disaster detection drones that spot wildfire sources within minutes, medical supply chains that bypass ground congestion to reach rural hospitals, and nationwide fleets that […]