Computer science and technology
Computer science and technology

Computer science and technology

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AI accelerates problem-solving in complex scenarios

A new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation.

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What does the future hold for generative AI?

Rodney Brooks, co-founder of iRobot, kicks off an MIT symposium on the promise and potential pitfalls of increasingly powerful AI tools like ChatGPT.

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New method uses crowdsourced feedback to help train robots

Human Guided Exploration (HuGE) enables AI agents to learn quickly with some help from humans, even if the humans make mistakes.

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Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems

By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.

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Students pitch transformative ideas in generative AI at MIT Ignite competition

Twelve teams of students and postdocs across the MIT community presented innovative startup ideas with potential for real-world impact.

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Synthetic imagery sets new bar in AI training efficiency

MIT CSAIL researchers innovate with synthetic imagery to train AI, paving the way for more efficient and bias-reduced machine learning.

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Technique enables AI on edge devices to keep learning over time

With the PockEngine training method, machine-learning models can efficiently and continuously learn from user data on edge devices like smartphones.

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Explained: Generative AI

How do powerful generative AI systems like ChatGPT work, and what makes them different from other types of artificial intelligence?

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Using AI to optimize for rapid neural imaging

MIT CSAIL researchers combine AI and electron microscopy to expedite detailed brain network mapping, aiming to enhance connectomics research and clinical pathology.

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Accelerating AI tasks while preserving data security

The SecureLoop search tool efficiently identifies secure designs for hardware that can boost the performance of complex AI tasks, while requiring less energy.