Technique improves the reasoning capabilities of large language models
Combining natural language and programming, the method enables LLMs to solve numerical, analytical, and language-based tasks transparently.
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Symposium highlights scale of mental health crisis and novel methods of diagnosis and treatment
Co-hosted by the McGovern Institute, MIT Open Learning, and others, the symposium stressed emerging technologies in advancing understanding of mental health and neurological conditions.
Researchers use large language models to help robots navigate
The method uses language-based inputs instead of costly visual data to direct a robot through a multistep navigation task.
New algorithm discovers language just by watching videos
DenseAV, developed at MIT, learns to parse and understand the meaning of language just by watching videos of people talking, with potential applications in multimedia search, language learning, and robotics.
New computer vision method helps speed up screening of electronic materials
The technique characterizes a material’s electronic properties 85 times faster than conventional methods.
A data-driven approach to making better choices
In the new economics course 14.163 (Algorithms and Behavioral Science), students investigate the deployment of machine-learning tools and their potential to understand people, reduce bias, and improve society.
Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers
The startup Augmental allows users to operate phones and other devices using their tongue, mouth, and head gestures.
Advocating for science funding on Capitol Hill
During the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s Congressional Visit Days, PhD students and postdocs met with legislators to share expertise and advocate for science agency funding.
Ten with MIT connections win 2024 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
The fellowships provide five years of funding to doctoral students in applied science, engineering, and mathematics who have “the extraordinary creativity and principled leadership necessary to tackle problems others can’t solve.”
A technique for more effective multipurpose robots
With generative AI models, researchers combined robotics data from different sources to help robots learn better.
MIT Corporation elects 10 term members, two life members
The term members will serve between one and five years on MIT’s board of trustees.
Commencement address by Noubar Afeyan PhD ’87
“Welcome long odds,” the biotechnology leader urged the Class of 2024. “Embrace uncertainty, and lead with imagination.”
Looking for a specific action in a video? This AI-based method can find it for you
A new approach could streamline virtual training processes or aid clinicians in reviewing diagnostic videos.
Controlled diffusion model can change material properties in images
“Alchemist” system adjusts the material attributes of specific objects within images to potentially modify video game models to fit different environments, fine-tune VFX, and diversify robotic training.
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Fifteen new faculty members join six of the school’s academic departments.