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Exploring the societal impacts of AI

During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.

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New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments

Researchers combined an efficient algorithm with dedicated hardware to rapidly generate 3D maps for navigation using minimal memory and power.

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In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists

Researchers show that for certain kinds of games, an overlooked class of algorithms performs much better than expected.

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Could AI tell you where you left your keys?

A new spatial memory system for robots efficiently captures details about the objects they see while exploring their environment.

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When it comes to predicting people’s preferences, it pays to consider “the power of three”

MIT researchers provide a major upgrade to the nearly century-old idea of random utility models.

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NSF renews support for MIT-led AI and physics institute, expanding a new model for discovery

IAIFI enters its second phase with increased funding, broader ambitions, and a growing community at the frontier of AI and fundamental physics.

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Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing “Battleship”

MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.

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Games people — and machines — play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI

Assistant Professor Gabriele Farina mines the foundations of decision-making in complex multi-agent scenarios.

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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing

Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.

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A faster way to estimate AI power consumption

The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.