Is Now the Time to Give LLMs Access to the ACM Digital Library? Share Your Feedback
Read a message from ACM President Elisa Bertino about the possibility of opening the ACM Digital Library to LLMs. While ACM's Publications Board and Digital Library Board have discussed allowing LLMs to train on articles in the Digital Library, ACM has not made a decision regarding whether or how the Digital Library might be used for LLM training. Your input is an important part of ensuring ACM continues to serve the computing community thoughtfully and responsibly. If you have not yet shared your perspectives, please read President Bertino's message and consider participating in the survey.
ACM Is Now Fully Open Access
As of January 1, 2026, all ACM Publications (including ACM journals, ACM and ICPS conference proceedings, and ACM magazines) are Open Access (OA). This transition ensures that all articles will be free to read – maximizing global impact and visibility.
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ACM Journals
ACM publishes more than 70 scholarly peer-reviewed journals in dozens of computing and information technology disciplines.
As of January 1, 2026, all ACM journals are published Open Access and require an APC if the co-author is not affiliated with an ACM Open institution or entitled to a waiver.
ACM Sponsored Conference Proceedings
Conference proceedings capture the cutting edge of innovation across the spectrum of computing fields from 170+ ACM sponsored conferences.
All ACM-sponsored conference proceedings are Open Access as of January 1, 2026.
International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS)
ICPS is ACM’s venue for publication of high-quality conferences that are not directly sponsored by ACM.
ACM’s open access publishing model for ICPS conferences was introduced in January 2024.
ACM Magazines
ACM's eight magazines deliver articles, news and opinions from thought leaders throughout computing and information technology. ACM’s print and on-line magazines include its flagship Communications of the ACM (CACM).
ACM’s magazines are Open Access as of January 1, 2026.
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In addition to conference proceedings, many of ACM’s Special Interest Groups publish regular newsletters that keep SIG members current on what’s going on in their respective disciplines and subject areas.
