By Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications and Member Engagement The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) launched its new Community Chat series with a dynamic discussion on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) research, featuring David Jensen (University of Massachusetts Amherst) and co-authors of the CCC whitepaper Envisioning Possible Futures for AI Research. Moderated by Peter Harsha (CRA) and introduced by Michela Taufer (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), the session drew participants from academia, industry, and government who explored what might come after today’s era of large language models and foundation models. Exploring What Comes After Foundation Models The whitepaper and discussion centered on a central question: What could be the next revolution […]
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.
Exploring What’s Next for AI Research: Highlights from the CCC Community Chat
October 27th, 2025 / in Uncategorized / by Elora DanielsAccelerating Safe Automated Vehicle Deployment: Key Research Priorities
October 20th, 2025 / in CCC, Requests for Information / by Haley GriffinThe deployment of Automated Vehicles (AVs) promises to fundamentally change the way people travel, but its success hinges on tackling critical research gaps, as outlined in the recent response by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) and Computing Research Association (CRA) to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Request for Information, written by Gabrielle Allen (University of Wyoming), Haley Griffin (Computing Community Consortium/Computing Research Association), Ming Lin (University of Maryland), Manish Parashar (University of Utah), and Weisong Shi (University of Delaware). Read the RFI >>> Here’s a look at the most vital areas for coordinated national research according to the authors. 1. Standardizing Data and Learning from the Edge To […]
Announcing the Blue Sky Track Winners at ACM Hypertext 2025
October 2nd, 2025 / in Announcements, Blue Sky / by Catherine GillWe’re excited to announce the winners of the 2025 ACM Hypertext Blue Sky Ideas Track, sponsored by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC)! ACM HT, first held in 1987, two years before the invention of the World Wide Web, showcases high quality, peer-reviewed research on hypertext theory, systems, and applications. In the early years of the conference, researchers focused on key pre-Web hypertext software, including Apple Macintosh’s HyperCard and Eastgate Systems’ Storyspace. Now in its 35th year of holding an annual conference, ACM HT has evolved significantly to focus on new applications of hypermedia brought on by the advent of the internet. ACM Hypertext 2025 Blue Sky Winners 1st Place From […]
Announcing CCC’s First Ever Community Chat on the Future of AI Research
September 30th, 2025 / in Announcements, CCC, CCC-led white papers / by Catherine GillThe current wave of AI innovation, powered by large language models and deep neural networks, has captured the world’s attention. But what comes next? Is the future simply about scaling up what we have now, or are there new, paradigm-shifting ideas waiting to be explored? The authors of CCC’s new whitepaper, Envisioning Possible Futures for AI Research, have tackled this exact question. They’ve identified and described six potential paradigms that could define the next generation of AI. These aren’t just incremental improvements; they are truly revolutionary paths that could reshape the entire field. Join Us for a Live Q&A with Lead Author, David Jensen We’re hosting a special 30-minute virtual […]
CCC Releases Opinion Piece in the Communications of the ACM on Responsible Use of AI in the Criminal Justice System
September 2nd, 2025 / in Announcements, CCC / by Catherine GillArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives, from drafting emails to recommending your next binge-watch. But what happens when AI is used to make decisions that profoundly impact a person’s life and liberty? CCC’s new CACM opinion piece, “Concerning the Responsible Use of AI in the U.S. Criminal Justice System,” explores just that. The piece, originally based on CCC’s response to the National Institute of Justice’s 2024 Request for Information, was authored by a collective of distinguished computer scientists and researchers, including many CCC council members and individuals involved with other CRA committees. The opinion piece begins by emphasizing the potential positive impacts […]
The American Technological Innovation Machine: A Conversation with Former CCC Council Chair Beth Mynatt
August 22nd, 2025 / in CCC / by Catherine GillThe United States has a remarkably effective, yet often misunderstood, system for technological innovation. It’s a powerful collaboration between universities, government, and private industry. This synergy is responsible for many of the technological breakthroughs we rely on today, from the internet to GPS to AI. In a recent episode of the Mindscape podcast, host Sean Carroll sat down with Elizabeth Mynatt, Dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University and former CCC Council Chair, to demystify this system. The discussion covered Mynatt’s own research in human-centered computing and the broader topic of how academic research translates into real-world impact. Beyond the “Silicon Valley Garage” Story Many people […]
