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Tiny robot boats build floating structures
MIT researchers have developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots capable of self-assembling into reconfigurable floating structures.
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How novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications
Researchers from MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the US Air Force found that chatbots can enable non-technical military personnel to build functional software applications.
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Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
MIT physics professor Jesse Thaler, who leads the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions, has been appointed as the new director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science.
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Toward a future that preserves benefits of neurotechnology for all
MIT PhD student Rachel Sava has been awarded a prize for her research exploring the societal benefits and potential risks associated with advancing neurotechnology.
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MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America
MIT President Sally Kornbluth discussed how higher education institutions are adapting to prepare future scientists for a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
MIT computer scientist Phillip Isola discusses the current capabilities, limitations, and future potential of agentic artificial intelligence systems.
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Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students
MIT hosted its first Music Technology Research Showcase, featuring student presentations and a keynote address on human-AI resonance in music.
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3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics
An exhibition at MIT's Keller Gallery explores historical ideas of aesthetic judgment and the visualization of complex computational systems.
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David Autor named head of the Department of Economics
MIT has appointed economist David Autor, a prominent researcher on AI and the future of labor, as the head of its Department of Economics.
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LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details
MIT researchers have developed a dual-language-model approach to help robots interpret vague human instructions and filter out irrelevant details.
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MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success
A feature in Scientific American highlights the role of curiosity-driven research in driving scientific progress in the United States.
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Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
MIT researchers have developed Murakkab, a system designed to optimize the speed and energy efficiency of multistep AI agent workflows.
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Exploring the societal impacts of AI
MIT researchers discussed the potential effects of artificial intelligence on employment and democratic processes during the AI and Society Forum.
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New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
MIT researchers have designed a low-power chip and algorithm that enables small robots to construct 3D navigation maps using minimal memory.
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A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
MIT researchers have developed an AI-driven modeling approach that improves predictions of metal alloy properties by capturing subtle atomic patterns.
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MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"
MIT faculty and regional leaders discussed strategies for fostering technology innovation and talent development within Massachusetts.
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In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists
Researchers have demonstrated that a previously overlooked class of generalist algorithms can outperform specialist algorithms in certain game theory scenarios.
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Could AI tell you where you left your keys?
Researchers have developed a spatial memory system that helps robots efficiently track and recall the locations of physical objects in their environment.
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MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing builds momentum
MIT's Initiative for New Manufacturing completed its first year of advancing manufacturing technologies through research, workforce training, and industry collaboration.