A method to interpret AI might not be so interpretable after all

Some researchers see formal specifications as a way for autonomous systems to "explain themselves" to humans. But a new study finds that we aren't understanding.

Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
Oct. 16, 2023 ~7 min

Quantum repeaters use defects in diamond to interconnect quantum systems

This technology for storing and transmitting quantum information over lossy links could provide the foundation for scalable quantum networking.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
Sept. 27, 2023 ~12 min


New qubit circuit enables quantum operations with higher accuracy

The advance brings quantum error correction a step closer to reality.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Sept. 25, 2023 ~10 min

AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

With a new technique, a robot can reason efficiently about moving objects using more than just its fingertips.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Aug. 24, 2023 ~7 min

Field campaign assesses vulnerabilities of 5G networks

A Lincoln Laboratory team visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah to determine how susceptible the latest-generation mobile network is to detection, geolocation, and jamming.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
Aug. 7, 2023 ~11 min

A new dataset of Arctic images will spur artificial intelligence research

The dataset, being collected as part of a US Coast Guard science mission, will be released open source to help advance naval mission planning and climate change studies.

Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 24, 2023 ~7 min

System tracks movement of food through global humanitarian supply chain

Unique barcodes scannable in a mobile application will enable food-aid stakeholders to follow individual items from production through delivery.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 17, 2023 ~13 min

Superconducting qubit foundry accelerates progress in quantum research

The foundry gives the wider research community access to Lincoln Laboratory’s expertise in fabricating quantum circuits.

Kylie Foy | Haley Wahl | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 5, 2023 ~10 min


A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flying

A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots satisfies the often-conflicting goals of safety and stability.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
June 12, 2023 ~7 min

MIT engineers “grow” atomically thin transistors on top of computer chips

A new low-temperature growth and fabrication technology allows the integration of 2D materials directly onto a silicon circuit, which could lead to denser and more powerful chips.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
April 27, 2023 ~10 min

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