ACM
Advancing computing as a science and a profession — the world's largest educational and scientific computing society.
Year Founded:
1947
Geography:
North America
Address:
100 West Tenth Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA
Visit WebsiteTo advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM fosters the open interchange of information to serve both professional and public interests, including ethical issues in computing, AI, privacy, and equitable access to computing resources.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Computing ethics and professional conduct
AI ethics and accountability (ACM FAccT conference)
Algorithmic fairness and transparency
Computing education
Privacy and security
Open access to computing research
Professional standards in computing
AI Impact Areas
Upcoming Goals
Continue advancing the ACM FAccT conference on responsible AI
Expand open access to computing research globally
Develop guidance on ethical AI development and deployment
Promote computing education and professional ethics worldwide
2026: All ACM publications made fully open access in the ACM Digital Library
2018: Updated ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
2018: Launched ACM FAccT (Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency) conference
2001: Joint ACM/IEEE task force recommended ethics in undergraduate CS curricula
1992: Adopted current Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
1947: Founded as the first scientific and educational computing society