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October 2, 2024

Study: AI could lead to inconsistent outcomes in home surveillance

Researchers find large language models make inconsistent decisions about whether to call the police when analyzing surveillance videos.

October 2, 2024

3 Questions: Should we label AI systems like we do prescription drugs?

Researchers argue that in health care settings, “responsible use” labels could ensure AI systems are deployed appropriately.

August 28, 2024

3 Questions: How to prove humanity online

AI agents could soon become indistinguishable from humans online. Could “personhood credentials” protect people against digital imposters?

August 28, 2024

Four Recipients Announced for new Transformative Research Funds

The department is pleased to announce the four inaugural recipients of the Transformative Research Fund, an exciting new funding opportunity designed to facilitate bold and pivotal research, especially that which applies recent breakthrough technologies (such as generative AI) to important problems with broad societal impact.

August 15, 2024

Helping robots practice skills independently to adapt to unfamiliar environments

A new algorithm helps robots practice skills like sweeping and placing objects, potentially helping them improve at important tasks in houses, hospitals, and factories.

August 15, 2024

LLMs develop their own understanding of reality as their language abilities improve

In controlled experiments, MIT CSAIL researchers discover simulations of reality developing deep within LLMs, indicating an understanding of language beyond simple mimicry.

July 23, 2024

AI model identifies certain breast tumor stages likely to progress to invasive cancer

The model could help clinicians assess breast cancer stage and ultimately help in reducing overtreatment.

July 22, 2024

Creating and verifying stable AI-controlled systems in a rigorous and flexible way

Neural network controllers provide complex robots with stability guarantees, paving the way for the safer deployment of autonomous vehicles and industrial machines.

July 11, 2024

MIT-Takeda Program wraps up with 16 publications, a patent, and nearly two dozen projects completed

The program focused on AI in health care, drawing on Takeda’s R&D experience in drug development and MIT’s deep expertise in AI.

June 28, 2024

Helping nonexperts build advanced generative AI models

MosaicML, co-founded by an MIT alumnus and a professor, made deep-learning models faster and more efficient. Its acquisition by Databricks broadened that mission.