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MIT News AIResearchWhy teaching AI about symmetry could make prenatal diagnosis more reliable Despite millions of years of evolution, the development of the human fetus remains a complex process that is vulnerable to genetic, environmental, and metabolic disruptions.
MIT News AIResearchGiving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world In principle, artificial intelligence could make finding the right material for an application as simple as ordering dinner: Scientists would tell a large language model what they want, and it would…
MIT News AIResearchFostering community amid Kendall Square’s innovation Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is often cited as the most innovative square mile in the world.
MIT News AIResearchState of Supply Chain Sustainability Report finds corporate commitment at record high, but governance lags behind When corporate leaders discuss climate strategy, the message that still dominates is that, despite competing priorities and external pressures, sustainability matters. According to the 2026…
MIT News AIResearchAI model decodes the language cells use to communicate As an embryo develops from a small cluster of stem cells, those once “blank slate” cells begin to take on more specialized roles like brain, liver, or muscle cells, and organize themselves into…
MIT News AIResearchQ&A: The “collision” between AI, your brain, and society As artificial intelligence use becomes more widespread, scholars are working to understand its effects on the people who use it.
MIT News AIResearchResearchers improve weather forecasts looking two to six weeks out In 2021, Texas suffered the worst energy infrastructure failure in state history, following three severe winter storms in February.
MIT News AIResearchHow artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery As artificial intelligence becomes more and more powerful, its ability to handle human-like tasks is undeniable.
MIT News AIResearchMIT Lincoln Laboratory hosts National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology MIT Lincoln Laboratory hosted the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) on Sept. 3, for a stop on its national roadshow.
MIT News AIResearchQ&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations When government officials craft policies, there is often a comment period for public feedback. Lawmakers have long had to sort through fake feedback that is mass-produced in an effort to sway policy…
MIT News AIResearch3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia? With artificial intelligence capabilities continuing to expand, universities now face complex, urgent questions about how to navigate increasing challenges, as well as new opportunities.
MIT News AIResearchUsing AI to mitigate the growing environmental threat of data centers The global building boom of power-hungry data centers is straining electrical grids, causing greater reliance on energy from polluting fossil fuels.
MIT News AIResearchDiscovering the value of humanistic inquiry Artificial intelligence has become part of the zeitgeist. And while it’s a polarizing topic, Linda Rabieh has a unique take on AI: “It’s good for business.
MIT News AIResearchSupercomputing researchers document evolution of AI hardware As artificial intelligence transforms industries and national security, understanding the latest hardware capabilities is important for maintainind technological advantage.
MIT News AIResearchChris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries Chris Bourg, who has served as director of the MIT Libraries since 2015, has been named vice provost and Barbara K.
MIT News AIResearchMIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country MIT is launching a new strategic initiative today: MIT for America, which seeks to strengthen STEM education nationally, at many levels of learning. Addressing a critical national need, the…
MIT News AIResearchComputational tools for society’s most complex challenges As far back as she can remember, Cathy Wu ’12, MNG ’13 wanted to find ways to solve problems to improve people’s lives.
MIT News AIResearchDocumenting the tech worker movement Despite the “dot-com crash” in 2000, the tech industry remained an attractive career destination for many who believed technology represented the future.
MIT News AIResearch3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs The book “Disciplined Entrepreneurship” by Bill Aulet, managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and the Ethernet Inventors Professor of the Practice at the MIT Sloan…
MIT News AIResearchNew tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want “What you see is what you get” is a guiding principle for many software engineers — create programs where the content you’re editing looks the same as the final product.
MIT News AIResearchMIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies Google.org announced on Sept. 15 that the MIT Transit Lab is a recipient of $2.1 million in funding — one of only 15 projects selected in the worldwide Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for…
MIT News AIResearchThis game-playing AI is the new champ at Stratego A new AI system that excels at challenging games with hidden information could someday help human decision-makers select ideal strategies to outfox opponents in complicated situations like military…
MIT News AIResearchThe effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details AI tools are increasingly replacing human judgements in some settings. For instance, resume screening algorithms are often used in hiring, where they may improve efficiency and consistency in…
MIT News AIResearchWho we become when we talk to machines Brian, a middle-aged financial consultant, spends his day sitting in front of three screens. Two of them involve his job.
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