Topic
Artificial intelligence
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MIT Policy Hackathon connects data-driven problem solvers
Interdisciplinary teams propose creative policy solutions addressing societal challenges at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society student-organized event.
May 21, 2019 -
How to tell whether machine-learning systems are robust enough for the real world
New method quickly detects instances when neural networks make mistakes they shouldn’t.
May 10, 2019 -
Painting a fuller picture of how antibiotics act
Machine learning reveals metabolic pathways disrupted by the drugs, offering new targets to combat resistance.
May 9, 2019 -
Using AI to predict breast cancer and personalize care
MIT/MGH's image-based deep learning model can predict breast cancer up to five years in advance.
May 7, 2019 -
Smarter training of neural networks
MIT CSAIL project shows the neural nets we typically train contain smaller “subnetworks” that can learn just as well, and often faster.
May 6, 2019 -
Putting vision models to the test
Study shows that artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity.
May 2, 2019 -
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.
May 1, 2019 -
Liberty Mutual Insurance joins MIT's Quest for Intelligence
Company announces $25 million, five-year collaboration.
April 30, 2019 -
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.
April 29, 2019 -
3Q: Assessing MIT’s computing infrastructure needs
In planning for the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, working group is exploring needs across all parts of the Institute.
April 28, 2019 -
Improving security as artificial intelligence moves to smartphones
Researchers unveil a tool for making compressed deep learning models less vulnerable to attack.
April 23, 2019 -
Forums address MIT’s plans to reshape its computer science education
Working group discussions focus on how to design the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing to best serve the community and society.
April 23, 2019 -
3Q: Setting academic parameters for the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Working Group on Curricula and Degrees co-chairs discuss their progress toward establishing credentials and courses for the college.
April 19, 2019 -
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.
April 17, 2019 -
3Q: Structuring the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Co-chairs of the Organizational Structure working group discuss their goals and progress.
April 17, 2019 -
3 Questions: Provost Martin Schmidt on building a new college
Working groups of faculty, students, staff are meeting regularly to develop ideas for the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
April 10, 2019 -
Letter regarding the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing community forums in April
April 5, 2019 -
The future of agriculture is computerized
Machine learning can reveal optimal growing conditions to maximize taste and other features.
April 3, 2019 -
Teaching machines to reason about what they see
Researchers combine statistical and symbolic artificial intelligence techniques to speed learning and improve transparency.
April 2, 2019 -
New 3-D printing approach makes cell-scale lattice structures
System could provide fine-scale meshes for growing highly uniform cultures of cells with desired properties.
March 25, 2019