Why LLMs should be granted access to the ACM Digital Library now

The article makes a case for allowing large language models to query the ACM Digital Library. It argues that timely access would accelerate AI‑driven research. The author notes the library’s extensive collection of computing literature. Potential benefits include improved literature summarization and discovery. Concerns about licensing and misuse are acknowledged. The piece proposes safeguards to protect copyrighted content. It calls on ACM leadership to act before competing platforms gain advantage. The full opinion is published on the ACM website.