Dimitris Bertsimas appointed vice provost for open learning
Dimitris Bertsimas, PhD ’88, has been appointed as the Vice Provost for Open Learning at MIT, effective September 1. In…
Category: AI
AI Model Confidence Control to Reduce Wrong Answers
Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we perform various tasks, from translating text to detecting financial fraud. However, even…
AI Randomization Enhances Fairness in Resource Allocation Study
As organizations increasingly turn to machine learning to manage limited resources and opportunities, the implications are far-reaching. For example, machine-learning…
MIT Researchers Enhance Automated AI Model Interpretability
As artificial intelligence (AI) infiltrates various industries—such as healthcare, finance, education, transportation, and entertainment—the ability to understand the inner workings…
Proton Conducting Materials Boost Green Energy Innovations
In today’s world, most electronic devices operate through the movement of electrons. However, researchers are discovering that materials capable of…
Large Language Models Differ from Human Behavior Expectations
Large Language Models (LLMs) possess remarkable versatility, capable of handling a variety of tasks—from assisting students in composing emails to…
AI Model Predicts Breast Tumor Progression to Invasive Cancer
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a preinvasive tumor, has the potential to advance to an aggressive form of breast cancer,…
Machine Learning Reveals Secrets of Advanced Alloys
Short-range order (SRO) — the arrangement of atoms at small distances within metallic alloys — has been a relatively unexplored…
AI Accelerates Predictions of Materials Thermal Properties
Approximately 70% of global energy production is wasted as heat. If researchers were able to accurately predict the thermal conduction…
Assessing Reliability of General-Purpose AI Before Deployment
Foundation models represent a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, being vast deep-learning architectures pre-trained on extensive volumes of general-purpose, unlabeled data.…
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Building Dedication Ceremony
The MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing recently celebrated a major milestone with the completion and inauguration of its…
Overestimating Reasoning Skills in Large Language Models
Artificial intelligence often conceals its complexities beneath a surface of straightforward interactions. Large language models (LLMs) pose a particular challenge,…
When to Trust AI Models Insights and Guidelines
Machine learning has revolutionized numerous fields, yet the accuracy of its predictions remains a critical issue. Researchers are focusing on…
MIT ARCLab announces AI Innovation in Space Prize winners
The surge in satellite launches has dramatically transformed Earth’s orbit, with small satellite technology becoming increasingly cost-effective. In 2023 alone,…
Shaping the World: Empowering Change for Future Generations
As one travels from the suburbs to the city, it’s common to notice a striking contrast: the lush tree canopy…