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Computer science and technology

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Closing the design-to-manufacturing gap for optical devices

A new method enables optical devices that more closely match their design specifications, boosting accuracy and efficiency.

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A computer scientist pushes the boundaries of geometry

Justin Solomon applies modern geometric techniques to solve problems in computer vision, machine learning, statistics, and beyond.

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MIT Generative AI Week fosters dialogue across disciplines

During the last week of November, MIT hosted symposia and events aimed at examining the implications and possibilities of generative AI.

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MIT group releases white papers on governance of AI

The series aims to help policymakers create better oversight of AI in society.

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Automated system teaches users when to collaborate with an AI assistant

MIT researchers develop a customized onboarding process that helps a human learn when a model’s advice is trustworthy.

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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.