Bringing meaning into technology deployment The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility. June 11, 2025 Read full story →
Photonic processor could streamline 6G wireless signal processing By performing deep learning at the speed of light, this chip could give edge devices new capabilities for real-time data analysis. June 11, 2025 Read full story →
Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated “mask” A new method can physically restore original paintings using digitally constructed films, which can be removed if desired. June 11, 2025 Read full story →
Melding data, systems, and society A new book from Professor Munther Dahleh details the creation of a unique kind of transdisciplinary center, uniting many specialties through a common need for data science. June 10, 2025 Read full story →
How we really judge AI Forget optimists vs. Luddites. Most people evaluate AI based on its perceived capability and their need for personalization. June 10, 2025 Read full story →
“Each of us holds a piece of the solution” Campus gathers with Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang to explore the Climate Project at MIT, make connections, and exchange ideas. June 10, 2025 Read full story →
AI-enabled control system helps autonomous drones stay on target in uncertain environments The system automatically learns to adapt to unknown disturbances such as gusting winds. June 9, 2025 Read full story →
Envisioning a future where health care tech leaves some behind The winning essay of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize puts health care disparities at the forefront. June 9, 2025 Read full story →
Helping machines understand visual content with AI Coactive, founded by two MIT alumni, has built an AI-powered platform to unlock new insights from content of all types. June 9, 2025 Read full story →
New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to establish the Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies. June 9, 2025 Read full story →
Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects The approach could help animators to create realistic 3D characters or engineers to design elastic products. June 6, 2025 Read full story →
New system enables robots to solve manipulation problems in seconds Researchers developed an algorithm that lets a robot “think ahead” and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously. June 5, 2025 Read full story →
Highlights from MIT’s first-ever Artfinity festival Offerings included talks, concerts, and interactive installations. June 4, 2025 Read full story →
Teaching AI models what they don’t know A team of MIT researchers founded Themis AI to quantify AI model uncertainty and address knowledge gaps. June 3, 2025 Read full story →
MIT students and postdoc explore the inner workings of Capitol Hill In an annual tradition, MIT affiliates embarked on a trip to Washington to explore federal lawmaking and advocate for science policy. June 2, 2025 Read full story →