Predicting change in the Alzheimer’s brain
Combining MRI and other data helps machine-learning systems predict effects of neurodegenerative disease.
More-flexible machine learning
Giving machine-learning systems “partial credit” during training improves image classification.
Learning language by playing games
System learns to play text-based computer game using only linguistic information.
More personalized online shopping
Startup’s platform analyzes data from multiple sources to better predict buying preferences.
Object recognition for free
System designed to label visual scenes according to type turns out to detect particular objects, too.
Better machine learning
Kalyan Veeramachaneni tackles some of the biggest bottlenecks holding back the data science industry.
Vision system for household robots
New algorithm could enable household robots to better identify objects in cluttered environments.
Computers that teach by example
New system enables pattern-recognition systems to convey what they learn to humans.
MIT computer scientists can predict the price of Bitcoin
CSAIL/LIDS team's algorithm doubles initial investment in under two months.
Can you out-race a computer?
Deep-learning algorithm can weigh up a neighborhood better than humans.
Collecting just the right data
When you can’t collect all the data you need, a new algorithm tells you which to target.
Collaborative learning — for robots
Algorithm lets independent agents collectively produce a machine-learning model without aggregating data.
Computer system automatically solves word problems
Applications could include educational tools, systems to solve practical geometry or physics problems.