While robots can master complex challenges like solving Rubik's cubes or exploring Martian terrain, they surprisingly falter at seemingly simple tasks such as flattening dough or handling chopsticks. Despite vast datasets and extensive training, these mechanical systems struggle with manipulative s[more]
Deep neural networks demonstrate exceptional capability in identifying complex patterns within massive datasets that exceed human cognitive processing capacity. This remarkable proficiency has established deep learning as an essential tool for virtually all data professionals. This year, the MIT Qu[more]
Every minute, countless new videos flood platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with live streaming becoming increasingly prevalent. Despite this explosion of visual content, technology and media companies face significant challenges in effectively analyzing and understanding this vast ocea[more]
Perovskite materials are gaining momentum as potential successors to silicon in solar technology, yet their limited stability remains a significant hurdle. While the operational lifespan of perovskite-based photovoltaics has gradually extended from mere minutes to several months over recent years, [more]
MIT's ambitious artificial intelligence education hub is taking shape on Vassar Street in Cambridge, where the former Building 44 once stood. The prestigious Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing has partnered with renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to craft this revolutionar[more]
Traditional computer science education primarily focuses on developing technical solutions for specific problems, often overlooking the broader societal impacts of these innovations. With each technological leap, especially in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, we witness the em[more]
In a fascinating study of human social cognition conducted by psychologists Felix Warneken and Michael Tomasello, researchers observed an 18-month-old toddler watching an adult struggle with a cabinet door while carrying books. When the adult accidentally bumped the books against the closed cabinet[more]
Road surface degradation manifests in various forms, ranging from subtle irregularities like surface roughness to more prominent damage such as interconnected alligator cracks. Among the numerous factors contributing to this deterioration, vehicle weight stands out as a particularly significant bur[more]
When faced with a stubborn lock, jiggling the key often proves successful. Similarly, groundbreaking research utilizing artificial intelligence from MIT demonstrates that coronaviruses, including the culprit behind Covid-19, may employ an analogous strategy to deceive cells and gain entry. These AI[more]
Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are transforming how scientists analyze massive datasets, enabling breakthrough discoveries in pharmaceutical research. In a groundbreaking development, MIT scientists have enhanced machine-learning algorithms with innovative features that s[more]
