Putting vision models to the test
Study shows that artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity.
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New approach could accelerate efforts to catalog vast numbers of cells
Data-sampling method makes “sketches” of unwieldy biological datasets while still capturing the full diversity of cell types.
MIT Solve announces $1.25 million in funding for 2019 Solver teams
Prizes from GM, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Vodafone Americas Foundation, and others will be awarded to Solver teams selected from four Global Challenges.
A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain
Analysis of genes altered by the disease could provide targets for new treatments.
J-Clinic names 18 grant recipients from across Institute
Projects will develop new AI technologies that detect and prevent diseases.
Liberty Mutual Insurance joins MIT's Quest for Intelligence
Company announces $25 million, five-year collaboration.
For better deep neural network vision, just add feedback (loops)
The DiCarlo lab finds that a recurrent architecture helps both artificial intelligence and our brains to better identify objects.
Better email automation
CSAIL team studies what email users want for better automating email — and proposes "YouPS" filtering tool.
Peter Shor wins 2018 Micius Quantum Prize
Shor awarded the $150,000 prize, named after a fifth-century B.C. Chinese scientist, for his groundbreaking theoretical work in the field of quantum computation.
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2019 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for revolutionary solutions to women’s health, food waste, transportation, and mobility and communication for people with disabilities.
Improving security as artificial intelligence moves to smartphones
Researchers unveil a tool for making compressed deep learning models less vulnerable to attack.
Preparing high schoolers for a tech-driven future
MIT researchers joined Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students for a two-day event focused on future-ready skills.
Can science writing be automated?
A neural network can read scientific papers and render a plain-English summary.
Vivienne Sze wins Edgerton Faculty Award
EECS faculty member is recognized for technical innovation, educational excellence, and efforts to advance women and underrepresented minorities in her field.
Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation
Model improves a robot’s ability to mold materials into shapes and interact with liquids and solid objects.