New leadership for MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Computer vision and machine learning expert Antonio Torralba to lead new artificial intelligence research lab. September 20, 2017 Read full story →
The Engine announces investments in first group of startups New venture launched by MIT will support “tough-tech” companies at work on transformative ideas that take time to commercialize. September 19, 2017 Read full story →
3 Questions: Iyad Rahwan on the “psychological roadblocks” facing self-driving cars MIT Media Lab professor considers the trust gap between people and autonomous vehicles. September 11, 2017 Read full story →
IBM and MIT to pursue joint research in artificial intelligence, establish new MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab IBM plans to make a 10-year, $240 million investment in new lab with MIT to advance AI hardware, software, and algorithms. September 7, 2017 Read full story →
3Q: Anantha Chandrakasan on new MIT–IBM Watson AI Lab Lab seeks to expand the boundaries of research on artificial intelligence. September 7, 2017 Read full story →
High-quality online video with less rebuffering CSAIL’s machine-learning system enables smoother streaming that can better adapt to different network conditions. August 14, 2017 Read full story →
New AI algorithm monitors sleep with radio waves Patients with sleep disorders could be studied nonintrusively at home using wireless signals. August 6, 2017 Read full story →
MIT President Reif attends White House technology meeting Conference convened by the White House Office of American Innovation includes leading corporate CEOs and other technology leaders. June 19, 2017 Read full story →
New system allows optical “deep learning” Neural networks could be implemented more quickly using new photonic technology. June 12, 2017 Read full story →
MIT $100K winner’s optical chips perform AI computations at light speed A flushless toilet that shrinks waste and a device that detects leaky pipes also won top prizes. May 18, 2017 Read full story →
Eric Schmidt visits MIT to discuss computing, artificial intelligence, and the future of technology Former Google CEO, now chairman of parent company Alphabet, speaks to students as part of fireside chat with CSAIL Director Daniela Rus. May 4, 2017 Read full story →
Genuine enthusiasm for AI Machine learning is one of the hottest subjects on campus. April 27, 2017 Read full story →
Three MIT alumni win 2017 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Fellowship funds graduate school studies for exceptional immigrants and children of immigrants. April 20, 2017 Read full story →
CSAIL launches artificial intelligence initiative with industry SystemsThatLearn@CSAIL aims to develop new “human-like systems” for data science and other fields. April 6, 2017 Read full story →
New AI tool improves cognitive testing Digital pen plus speedy data analysis developed at MIT and tested at Lahey Hospital improves a classic test that helps detect cognitive impairment. March 10, 2017 Read full story →