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Q&A: A new initiative to help strengthen democracy

David Singer, head of the MIT Department of Political Science, discusses the Strengthening Democracy Initiative, focused on the rigorous study of elections, public opinion, and political participation.

October 1, 2024

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AI simulation gives people a glimpse of their potential future self

By enabling users to chat with an older version of themselves, Future You is aimed at reducing anxiety and guiding young people to make better choices.

October 1, 2024

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AI pareidolia: Can machines spot faces in inanimate objects?

New dataset of “illusory” faces reveals differences between human and algorithmic face detection, links to animal face recognition, and a formula predicting where people most often perceive faces.

September 30, 2024

Where flood policy helps most — and where it could do more

A U.S. program provides important flood insurance relief, but it’s used more in communities with greater means to protect themselves.

September 30, 2024

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MIT launches new Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program

The program will invite students to investigate new vistas at the intersection of music, computing, and technology.

September 27, 2024

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New security protocol shields data from attackers during cloud-based computation

The technique leverages quantum properties of light to guarantee security while preserving the accuracy of a deep-learning model.

September 26, 2024

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Fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2024 R&D 100 Awards

The innovations map the ocean floor and the brain, prevent heat stroke and cognitive injury, expand AI processing and quantum system capabilities, and introduce new fabrication approaches.

September 24, 2024

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3 Questions: Should we label AI systems like we do prescription drugs?

Researchers argue that in health care settings, “responsible use” labels could ensure AI systems are deployed appropriately.

September 24, 2024

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New AI JetPack accelerates the entrepreneurial process

The digital adviser helps users swiftly navigate the 24-step “Disciplined Entrepreneurship” process.

September 19, 2024

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AI model can reveal the structures of crystalline materials

By analyzing X-ray crystallography data, the model could help researchers develop new materials for many applications, including batteries and magnets.

September 19, 2024

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Study: AI could lead to inconsistent outcomes in home surveillance

Researchers find large language models make inconsistent decisions about whether to call the police when analyzing surveillance videos.

September 19, 2024

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Improving biology education here, there, and everywhere

At the cutting edge of pedagogy, Mary Ellen Wiltrout has shaped blended and online learning at MIT and beyond.

September 18, 2024

Two cartoon robots representing a general-purpose AI model and an expert model converse over a math problem on a green chalkboard.

Enhancing LLM collaboration for smarter, more efficient solutions

“Co-LLM” algorithm helps a general-purpose AI model collaborate with an expert large language model by combining the best parts of both answers, leading to more factual responses.

September 16, 2024

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Celebrating student entrepreneurship at delta v’s 2024 Demo Day

The night of festivities featured students showcasing their startups’ progress, along with a lively reception.

September 11, 2024

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A fast and flexible approach to help doctors annotate medical scans

“ScribblePrompt” is an interactive AI framework that can efficiently highlight anatomical structures across different medical scans, assisting medical workers to delineate regions of interest and abnormalities.

September 9, 2024

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Q&A: A new initiative to help strengthen democracy

AI simulation gives people a glimpse of their potential future self

AI pareidolia: Can machines spot faces in inanimate objects?

Where flood policy helps most — and where it could do more

MIT launches new Music Technology and Computation Graduate Program

New security protocol shields data from attackers during cloud-based computation

Fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2024 R&D 100 Awards

3 Questions: Should we label AI systems like we do prescription drugs?

New AI JetPack accelerates the entrepreneurial process

AI model can reveal the structures of crystalline materials

Study: AI could lead to inconsistent outcomes in home surveillance

Improving biology education here, there, and everywhere

Enhancing LLM collaboration for smarter, more efficient solutions

Celebrating student entrepreneurship at delta v’s 2024 Demo Day

A fast and flexible approach to help doctors annotate medical scans

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