With generative AI, MIT chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures
Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes. These cell-specific gene…
3 Questions: Modeling adversarial intelligence to exploit AI’s security vulnerabilities
If you’ve watched cartoons like Tom and Jerry, you’ll recognize a common theme: An elusive target avoids his formidable adversary. This game…
MIT students’ works redefine human-AI collaboration
Imagine a boombox that tracks your every move and suggests music to match your personal dance style. That’s the idea behind “Be the Beat,” one…
New training approach could help AI agents perform better in uncertain conditions
A home robot trained to perform household tasks in a factory may fail to effectively scrub the sink or take out the trash when deployed in a…
Expanding robot perception
Robots have come a long way since the Roomba. Today, drones are starting to deliver door to door, self-driving cars are navigating some roads,…
A platform to expedite clean energy projects
Businesses and developers often face a steep learning curve when installing clean energy technologies, such as solar installations and EV…
Toward video generative models of the molecular world
As the capabilities of generative AI models have grown, you’ve probably seen how they can transform simple text prompts into…
The multifaceted challenge of powering AI
Artificial intelligence has become vital in business and financial dealings, medical care, technology development, research, and much more.…
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact
In a two-part series, MIT News explores the environmental implications of generative AI. In this article, we look at why this technology is so…
Algorithms and AI for a better world
Amid the benefits that algorithmic decision-making and artificial intelligence offer — including revolutionizing speed, efficiency, and…