Unlocking the potential of blockchain technology
Algorand uses a unique architecture developed by MIT Professor Silvio Micali to offer a decentralized, secure, and scalable blockchain.
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)
On a quest through uncharted territory
Math professor Ankur Moitra seeks algorithms with provable guarantees, to pin down the mechanisms of machine learning.
Slender robotic finger senses buried items
The technology uses tactile sensing to identify objects underground, and might one day help disarm land mines or inspect cables.
Thirteen from MIT awarded 2021 Fulbright Fellowships
Grants will support their research, graduate study, and teaching abroad in 2021-22.
Improving the way videos are organized
Netra, co-founded by Shashi Kant SM ’06, uses artificial intelligence to help companies sort and manage video content.
Helping students of all ages flourish in the era of artificial intelligence
Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) seeks to empower more people to participate in, and benefit from, AI.
New system cleans messy data tables automatically
With just 50 lines of code, the program spots and fixes likely errors.
A comprehensive map of the SARS-CoV-2 genome
MIT researchers have determined the virus’ protein-coding gene set and analyzed new mutations’ likelihood of helping the virus adapt.
A robot that can help you untangle your hair
Robotic arm equipped with a hairbrush helps with brushing tasks and could be an asset in assistive-care settings.
Media Advisory — MIT researchers: AI policy needed to manage impacts, build more equitable systems
On May 6 and 7, researchers from the AI Policy Forum will present their preliminary AI public policy proposals aimed at shaping specific and significant uses of AI in our lives.
With a zap of light, system switches objects’ colors and patterns
“Programmable matter” technique could enable product designers to churn out prototypes with ease.
Undergraduates explore practical applications of artificial intelligence
SuperUROP scholars apply deep learning to improve accuracy of climate models, profitably match computers in the cloud with customers, and more.
Q&A: Vivienne Sze on crossing the hardware-software divide for efficient artificial intelligence
Her research focuses on more-efficient deep neural networks to process video, and more-efficient hardware to run applications.
Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang named 2021-22 Goldwater Scholars
Four MIT undergraduates whose research areas explore artificial intelligence, space, and climate change honored for their academic achievements.
MIT launches new data privacy-focused initiative
Future of Data, Trust, and Privacy initiative aims to address AI-driven analytics and changing attitudes about personal data.