Four exceptional MIT undergraduates have emerged as recipients of the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year, positioning them among the nation's most promising future AI research leaders. Spencer Compton, Karna Morey, Tara Venkatadri, and Lily Zhang were selected fro[more]
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence system developed by MIT researchers can now provide early detection signals for potentially transformative technologies of the future. This innovative AI framework analyzes patterns from vast scientific literature to identify research breakthroughs before th[more]
Traditional rigid robots face significant limitations when it comes to performing certain tasks that require flexibility or human interaction. Soft-bodied robots, with their pliable structures, offer remarkable advantages in safely working alongside people and navigating confined spaces. However, a[more]
In today's digital landscape, strategic data utilization drives advancements across scientific, commercial, and political spheres. However, citizens increasingly demand more responsible and ethical handling of their personal information. Recent surveys reveal that most American adults feel they hav[more]
Communication through human language often contains redundancies. While certain words carry essential meaning, others merely fill space without adding significant value.
Consider the opening sentence above. Only two terms, "language" and "redundancies," deliver the core message. This principle of k[more]
Advanced computer vision systems utilizing convolutional neural networks have achieved remarkable accuracy in object recognition, rivaling human capabilities. Despite this progress, these artificial intelligence models exhibit a critical vulnerability: minuscule image alterations—virtually undetect[more]
The realm of artificial intelligence research is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with groundbreaking innovations emerging from laboratories at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Through the prestigious Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), talented undergraduates actively [more]
Technological evolution over the past decades has dramatically reshaped income distribution across America's workforce, benefiting highly educated professionals while simultaneously eroding middle-class opportunities. However, today's artificial intelligence and robotics innovations don't necessari[more]
Human beings demonstrate remarkable creativity when utilizing objects as tools, a capability that has long fascinated artificial intelligence researchers. When faced with driving a nail without a hammer, we instinctively recognize that a heavy, flat rock can serve as an effective substitute. Simila[more]
Office workers often assume that tracking progress and collaborating digitally is standard practice. However, for those whose work happens in physical environments like construction sites, project management presents unique challenges that traditional digital tools can't easily address.
Constructio[more]