MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships

The fellowships in applied sciences, engineering, and mathematics recognize doctoral students who are pursuing solutions to the most pressing challenges in science and technology.

The crucial human component in computing and AI

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium brought together experts and researchers working at the heart of ethical and social impact in technology.

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.

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.

MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts

The new ChartNet training dataset could improve the accuracy of vision-language models that help analyze business trends or interpret scientific figures.