Throughout human civilization, people have collaborated with machines to accomplish remarkable feats, from utilizing basic tools for construction to deploying sophisticated spacecraft for exploration. Today's artificial intelligence revolution is transforming this relationship, enabling unprecedent[more]
The exponential growth of global data is reaching unprecedented levels: projections indicate that by 2025, worldwide data will accumulate to approximately 175 trillion gigabytes. To visualize this staggering volume, storing such data on DVDs would create a tower towering high enough to encircle the[more]
In a groundbreaking recognition for artificial intelligence ethics research, Milo Phillips-Brown, a distinguished postdoctoral scholar at MIT Philosophy, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious MAC3 Society and Ethics in Computing Research Award. This innovative award suppor[more]
Effective management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease extends far beyond hospital walls. The key to successful treatment lies in proactive patient care — intervening before complications arise that necessitate returning to clinical settings.
Identifying at-risk patients at p[more]
In the aftermath of devastating hurricanes, communities face immense challenges: fallen trees obstructing pathways, collapsed bridges, and severely damaged road sections. Emergency response teams immediately confront critical questions: How can relief supplies reach affected areas? Which routes off[more]
This is the final installment of our three-part series exploring how robots and automation are transforming employment, featuring groundbreaking research from renowned economist and MIT Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu.
Today's technological landscape impacts workers in dramatically different way[more]
The future of domestic assistance is rapidly evolving as AI robots learning household tasks become increasingly sophisticated. Revolutionary breakthroughs from MIT researchers have unveiled systems enabling autonomous robots to master complex chores simply by watching humans perform them. This inno[more]
In a groundbreaking development for wireless communications, MIT researchers have engineered an innovative congestion-control mechanism that promises to transform how we experience video streaming, online gaming, and video calls. This artificial intelligence-enhanced system significantly reduces la[more]
When the lights go out, everyone suddenly notices the complex systems powering our cities. Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area experienced this firsthand during scheduled power outages implemented to prevent devastating wildfires. These precautionary measures followed catastrophic fires caused [more]
At yesterday's groundbreaking AI and the Work of the Future Congress, MIT Professor Daniela Rus presented contrasting perspectives on how artificial intelligence will reshape global employment landscapes.
Rus, who directs the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and serve[more]
