Deep learning neural networks are transforming our technological landscape, powering everything from smartphone voice assistants to self-driving vehicles that can identify and navigate around obstacles. Despite these remarkable advances, the development of deep learning networks has largely been a [more]
The scientific research process has always demanded persistence and resilience, but the global pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges for aspiring researchers. With physical isolation limiting spontaneous collaboration and creating a monotonous daily routine, students worldwide struggled to m[more]
In a significant development for artificial intelligence in healthcare innovation, MIT and Takeda Pharmaceuticals have officially unveiled their collaborative research program this February. This pioneering MIT AI healthcare partnership aims to revolutionize human health and pharmaceutical developm[more]
In the battle against the global health crisis, advanced AI solutions for pandemic response are emerging as game-changers. Cutting-edge machine learning applications for Covid-19 treatment, alongside sophisticated natural language processing techniques, are revolutionizing how we track infection ra[more]
This article begins a three-part exploration into how robots and automation influence employment, drawing from recent findings by economist and Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu.
Across numerous American regions, automated systems have been substituting human workers throughout recent decades. How[more]
Traditional statistical wisdom has long held that models should contain fewer parameters than data points to prevent overfitting. However, contemporary deep learning defies this principle by utilizing networks with parameters that exceed data points by orders of magnitude. Surprisingly, these massi[more]
When a groundbreaking computational science course adapted its curriculum to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic this spring, enrollment skyrocketed from just 20 participants to nearly 300 eager learners, demonstrating unprecedented demand for AI-driven solutions to global health challenges.
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Mohammad Haft-Javaherian initially intended to spend just sixty minutes exploring the Green AI Hackathon to familiarize himself with MIT's cutting-edge supercomputer, Satori. However, three days later, he departed with a $1,000 prize for his groundbreaking approach to reducing the environmental imp[more]
On February 25, MIT Solve officially launched its revolutionary 2020 Global Challenges, an initiative designed to harness cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues. This year's challenges focus on four critical areas: Good Jobs and Inclus[more]
In celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary in 2023, New York City is set to welcome an innovative museum experience. A pioneering team from MIT has revolutionized how visitors will engage with this influential musical genre's legacy by crafting unique interactive experiences where art, education,[more]
