Electronic design tool morphs interactive objects
MorphSensor lets users digitally model an object’s form and electronic function in one integrated space.
Oct. 22, 2020 • ~5 min
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Translating lost languages using machine learning
System developed at MIT CSAIL aims to help linguists decipher languages that have been lost to history.
Oct. 21, 2020 • ~5 min
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Learning by doing, remotely
Despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, MIT students have carved out meaningful hands-on experiences.
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~10 min
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A global collaboration to move artificial intelligence principles to practice
Convened by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, the AI Policy Forum will develop frameworks and tools for governments and companies to implement concrete policies.
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~5 min
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Experts consider the ethical implications of new technology
Faculty from the Computer Science and Philosophy departments join forces in a successful new undergraduate initiative, Embedded EthiCS, to change the way computer scientists think about the ethical implications of new technology.
Oct. 16, 2020 • ~15 min
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The real promise of synthetic data
MIT researchers release the Synthetic Data Vault, a set of open-source tools meant to expand data access without compromising privacy.
Oct. 16, 2020 • ~9 min
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Fewer young adults drink than 20 years ago
While the number of college-age young adults drinking has fallen, the number using marijuana, or both marijuana and alcohol, is up, researchers say.
Oct. 16, 2020 • ~6 min
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Colleges and the Thanksgiving COVID-19 risk: Fauci’s right – holiday plans may have to change
Universities have seen widespread COVID-19 outbreaks this fall. Now students are preparing to travel for the holiday, and public health officials are worried.
Oct. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
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Machine learning uncovers potential new TB drugs
Computational method for screening drug compounds can help predict which ones will work best against tuberculosis or other diseases.
Oct. 15, 2020 • ~7 min
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Fotini Christia named director of the Sociotechnical Systems Research Center
Political science professor will spearhead the Institute’s interdisciplinary center that studies high-impact, complex societal challenges.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~3 min
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