MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software
Coding with large language models (LLMs) holds huge promise, but it also exposes some long-standing flaws in software: code that’s…
Teaching robots to map large environments
A robot searching for workers trapped in a partially collapsed mine shaft must rapidly generate a map of the scene…
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence, teachers and school leaders are looking for answers to complicated questions about…
3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems
A recent study from Oregon State University estimated that more than 3,500 animal species are at risk of extinction because of…
A faster problem-solving tool that guarantees feasibility
Managing a power grid is like trying to solve an enormous puzzle. Grid operators must ensure the proper amount of…
The brain power behind sustainable AI
How can you use science to build a better gingerbread house? That was something Miranda Schwacke spent a lot of…
Five with MIT ties elected to National Academy of Medicine for 2025
On Oct. 20 during its annual meeting, the National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 100 new members, including…
Creating AI that matters
When it comes to artificial intelligence, MIT and IBM were there at the beginning: laying foundational work and creating some…
New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items
It’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the fashion world. What’s “in” one minute is often out…
Method teaches generative AI models to locate personalized objects
Say a person takes their French Bulldog, Bowser, to the dog park. Identifying Bowser as he plays among the other…