Solving brain dynamics gives rise to flexible machine-learning models

MIT CSAIL researchers solve a differential equation behind the interaction of two neurons through synapses to unlock a new type of speedy and efficient AI algorithm.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 15, 2022 ~8 min

Ensuring AI works with the right dose of curiosity

Researchers make headway in solving a longstanding problem of balancing curious “exploration” versus “exploitation” of known pathways in reinforcement learning.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 10, 2022 ~9 min


In machine learning, synthetic data can offer real performance improvements

Models trained on synthetic data can be more accurate than other models in some cases, which could eliminate some privacy, copyright, and ethical concerns from using real data.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 3, 2022 ~8 min

Study urges caution when comparing neural networks to the brain

Computing systems that appear to generate brain-like activity may be the result of researchers guiding them to a specific outcome.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 2, 2022 ~10 min

Using sound to model the world

This machine-learning system can simulate how a listener would hear a sound from any point in a room.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 1, 2022 ~8 min

Machine learning facilitates “turbulence tracking” in fusion reactors

A new approach sheds light on the behavior of turbulent structures that can affect the energy generated during fusion reactions, with implications for reactor design.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 1, 2022 ~8 min

Deep learning with light

A new method uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations on smart speakers and other low-power connected devices.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 20, 2022 ~8 min

Study finds the risks of sharing health care data are low

Greater availability of de-identified patient health data would enable better treatments and diagnostics, the researchers say.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 6, 2022 ~7 min


Learning on the edge

A new technique enables AI models to continually learn from new data on intelligent edge devices like smartphones and sensors, reducing energy costs and privacy risks.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 4, 2022 ~9 min

Wiggling toward bio-inspired machine intelligence

Inspired by jellyfish and octopuses, PhD candidate Juncal Arbelaiz investigates the theoretical underpinnings that will enable systems to more efficiently adapt to their environments.

Sandi Miller | Department of Mathematics • mit
Oct. 2, 2022 ~8 min

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