When Peter Howard SM '84, CEO of Realtime Robotics and MIT Sloan School of Management graduate, identifies the primary challenge facing the robotics sector, he immediately points to return on investment concerns. "While robotic automation can perform nearly any task a human can, the ROI remains una[more]
In a groundbreaking development that could transform smartphones into powerful virus detection tools, MIT researchers have engineered an innovative AI-optimized nanoscale flashlight directly on a microchip. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize how we identify microscopic particles[more]
Despite remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence, the human brain continues to outperform machines as the world's most adaptable and efficient information processor. While humans can rapidly make decisions with incomplete or evolving information, many contemporary AI systems require exten[more]
In the rapidly evolving field of robotics, artificial intelligence has equipped machines with human-like senses such as vision, touch, and even olfactory capabilities. However, researchers at MIT are pushing the boundaries even further. "We've moved beyond giving robots human-like perception to pro[more]
Cancer early detection remains a critical challenge in modern healthcare, necessitating advanced predictive technologies to identify at-risk individuals before symptoms manifest. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful solution to the complex puzzle of cancer risk assessment, yet implemen[more]
Artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies are evolving at an unprecedented pace, and educational pioneers Alexander Amini '17 and Ava Soleimany '16 are revolutionizing how students grasp complex mathematical algorithms behind AI systems that are transforming our everyday experiences.
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Nuclear power stands as America's largest source of carbon-free electricity, outperforming solar and wind combined, positioning it as a crucial component in global climate change mitigation strategies. However, with the U.S. nuclear infrastructure aging rapidly, facility operators face mounting pre[more]
The growing crisis of antibiotic resistance presents one of modern medicine's greatest challenges - the more antibiotics we consume, the less effective they become. This Darwinian evolution of bacteria developing resistance to medications has led global health authorities to issue grave warnings ab[more]
"Popular media often portrays artificial intelligence as a world-dominating force," stated Professor Daniela Rus during a recent virtual MIT gathering. However, Rus, who leads the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), clarified that robots won't be replacing human wor[more]
Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond mere technological innovation—it now represents a critical intersection of governance, societal values, and public interest. The decisions made by technology experts, government officials, and communities today will fundamentally reshape the human-machine [more]
