Computer History Museum

Where does the data that shapes our democracy actually come from? In her new book, Data Are Made, Not Found, danah boyd takes readers inside the U.S. Census Bureau during one of the most challenging periods in its history: the 2020 Census. Drawing on rare access to the agency and hundreds of interviews, she reveals the people, decisions, and extraordinary effort required to produce one of the nation’s most important datasets—and what was at stake when that process came under pressure.

On October 10, experience how computing has transformed the automobile—from early onboard electronics to today’s connected, electric, and increasingly autonomous vehicles. See how technologies such as hands-free driving, AI-powered assistants, sensors, software, and advanced displays are changing what cars can do and how we experience the road.

Asked what makes today's AI boom different from previous waves of computer architecture innovation, Dally pointed to three factors: "intense economic demand," rapidly evolving applications, and the relative simplicity of AI workloads compared with earlier supercomputing applications. He contrasted today's environment with the supercomputing boom of the 1990s, when many startups were built on expectations of future markets that never fully materialized.

In-person attendance is currently full. Join the waitlist or register to watch the livestream below. What does it take to help shape one of the most consequential revolutions in tech history? Join Boris Cherny, creator and head of Claude Code at Anthropic, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence.

***** DRAFT ***** Paul McJones paul@mcjones.org https://mcjones.org/dustydecks Last modified 18 July 2026 Abstract John Backus explored a sequence of applicative, functional and function-level languages starting before 1969 and continuing until he retired in 1991. The goal of this project is to preserve the surviving materials from this research and to put them into context. Comments, suggestions, and donations of additional materials are greatly appreciated.

"Cambridge Modula-3 is a variant of SRC Modula-3 developed at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory. It includes an updated build system with configuration file support (no more having to rebuild the distribution whenever you move it), language additions to allow debugging, NT386GNU support for gcc on Windows 95 and NT, a number of extra packages, and Blair MacIntyre's portable pickle package version 2.0. Its main aims are: To provide facilities we would like for our research work.

Enjoy a performance by the Googler Orchestra, a self-organized symphony orchestra that consists of musically-inclined Alphabet employees, featuring Pictures at an Exhibition, Mason Bates' Mothership, video game music, and more! The concert is included with Museum admission. Google employees receive complimentary admission with proof of employment. Purchase Museum Admission Time: 2–3:30 p.m. Location: Hahn Auditorium

Are AI chips the new frontier of computing? What happens when the world’s biggest cloud companies stop buying chips and start designing their own? In this program, we’ll unpack how companies once defined by software are now building custom silicon to run faster, cheaper, and at an unprecedented scale. The resulting competition is influencing global datacenter design and supply chains, marking a major new chapter in the evolution of AI.

What happens when one of the most transformative technologies in history collides with one of the most complex and high-stakes industries? At CHM Live on June 30, 2026, journalist and author Katie Hafner sat down with Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and author of A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future.

Come and explore an extraordinary showcase of historical computers, from pristine originals to ingenious modern hacks. Computer enthusiasts around the world look forward to the annual Vintage Computer Festival. Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, learn preservation tips, and try out brands like Apple, Atari, Commodore, Tandy/Radio Shack, and more.