Why we shouldn’t fear the future of work MIT task force wraps up with a final conference, sounds note of optimism that new ideas, better policies can help sustain good careers. November 20, 2020 Read full story →
MIT forum examines the rise of automation in the workplace Technologies like robots and artificial intelligence could partner with humans, not oust them from work, research and business leaders say. November 20, 2020 Read full story →
A neural network learns when it should not be trusted A faster way to estimate uncertainty in AI-assisted decision-making could lead to safer outcomes. November 20, 2020 Read full story →
Vibrations of coronavirus proteins may play a role in infection Study suggests mechanical properties of spike proteins can predict infectivity and lethality of different coronaviruses. November 19, 2020 Read full story →
Advancing artificial intelligence research MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and the Singapore Defense Science and Technology Agency award funding to 13 AI-focused projects. November 18, 2020 Read full story →
STEM Week event encourages students to see themselves in science and technology careers MIT hosts kickoff event of Massachusetts STEM Week — a statewide virtual celebration of K-12 education. November 17, 2020 Read full story →
Chalk Radio shares MIT’s teaching techniques with the world Podcast from MIT OpenCourseWare showcasing the Institute’s inspiring instructors and their courses enters second season. November 17, 2020 Read full story →
MIT.nano Immersion Lab Gaming Program awards 2020 seed grants NCSOFT-sponsored grants to advance hardware and software for immersive experiences. November 17, 2020 Read full story →
Report outlines route toward better jobs, wider prosperity MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future identifies ways to align new technologies with durable careers. November 17, 2020 Read full story →
Understanding how people make sense of information in the information age Graduate student Manon Revel uses quantitative methodologies to investigate how advertising in online publications affects trust in journalism. November 16, 2020 Read full story →
System brings deep learning to “internet of things” devices Advance could enable artificial intelligence on household appliances while enhancing data security and energy efficiency. November 13, 2020 Read full story →
Staying ahead of the artificial intelligence curve with help from MIT Intelenz co-founder Renzo Zagni credits MIT for the know-how he needed to launch his company and grow its AI-enabled offerings. November 9, 2020 Read full story →
A new world of warcraft Political scientist Erik Lin-Greenberg explores how a burgeoning high-tech arsenal is shaping military conflict. November 3, 2020 Read full story →
Every vote counts for this math student Graduate student Ashwin Narayan takes off the fall semester to work on an election information database. November 2, 2020 Read full story →
Artificial intelligence model detects asymptomatic Covid-19 infections through cellphone-recorded coughs Results might provide a convenient screening tool for people who may not suspect they are infected. October 29, 2020 Read full story →