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February 2, 2026

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

As AI technology advances, a new interdisciplinary course seeks to equip students with foundational critical thinking skills in computing.

October 20, 2025

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing welcomes 11 new faculty for 2025

The faculty members occupy core computing and shared positions, bringing varied backgrounds and expertise to the MIT community.

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