Technology and society
Technology and society

Technology and society

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Artificial intelligence for augmentation and productivity

The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing awards seed grants to seven interdisciplinary projects exploring AI-augmented management.

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How machine learning models can amplify inequities in medical diagnosis and treatment

MIT researchers investigate the causes of health-care disparities among underrepresented groups.

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AI model can help determine where a patient’s cancer arose

Predictions from the OncoNPC model could enable doctors to choose targeted treatments for difficult-to-treat tumors.

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Using AI to protect against AI image manipulation

“PhotoGuard,” developed by MIT CSAIL researchers, prevents unauthorized image manipulation, safeguarding authenticity in the era of advanced generative models.

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Understanding viral justice

Author and African American studies scholar Ruha Benjamin urges MIT Libraries staff to “re-imagine the default settings” of technology for a more just future.

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Study finds ChatGPT boosts worker productivity for some writing tasks

A new report by MIT researchers highlights the potential of generative AI to help workers with certain writing assignments.

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Study finds ChatGPT boosts worker productivity for some writing tasks

A new report by MIT researchers highlights the potential of generative AI to help workers with certain writing assignments.

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Day of AI curriculum meets the moment

Global participation in MIT RAISE’s free K-12 program more than doubles in its second year.

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Envisioning the future of computing

MIT students share ideas, aspirations, and vision for how advances in computing stand to transform society in a competition hosted by the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing.