What is a black box? A computer scientist explains what it means when the inner workings of AIs are hidden

Metaphorical black boxes shield the inner workings of AIs, which protect software developers’ intellectual property. They also make it hard to understand how the AIs work – and why things go wrong.

Saurabh Bagchi, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University • conversation
May 22, 2023 • ~5 min

Researchers create a tool for accurately simulating complex systems

The system they developed eliminates a source of bias in simulations, leading to improved algorithms that can boost the performance of applications.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
May 4, 2023 • ~8 min

AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before

Artificial intelligence tools are making waves in almost every aspect of life, and astronomy is no different. An astronomer explains the history and future of AI in understanding the universe.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
May 3, 2023 • ~8 min

Is walking faster better for health?

Not really, says Spaulding Rehab expert. When you go for a walk, focus on this instead.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 15, 2023 • ~3 min

New “traffic cop” algorithm helps a drone swarm stay on task

By keeping data fresh, the system could help robots inspect buildings or search disaster zones.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
March 13, 2023 • ~7 min

A new chip for decoding data transmissions demonstrates record-breaking energy efficiency

The chip, which can decipher any encoded signal, could enable lower-cost devices that perform better while requiring less hardware.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 22, 2023 • ~7 min

Machine learning is helping police work out what people on the run now look like

How do police forces make artificially aged images of people who have been missing for years?

Charlie Frowd, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Feb. 20, 2023 • ~6 min

Here's what to do when you encounter people with 'dark personality traits' at work

Narcissists, psychopaths and Machiavellians, oh my. These antagonistic personality types can make life hard for the people around them. Here are five tips for how to deal with them at work.

Cinthia Beccacece Satornino, Research Director at the UNH Sales Center and Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of New Hampshire • conversation
Feb. 8, 2023 • ~10 min

Weight plays role in vitamin D’s health benefits

Researchers have found a correlation between vitamin D’s positive health outcomes and a person’s body mass index (BMI).

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~7 min

Your style of social media use may be connected to your wellbeing

A new experimental task reveals distinct styles of engagement on social networking sites associated with different perceptions of social connectedness.

Daniel Shaw, Lecturer in Psychology, Aston University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~6 min

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