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
“She” goes missing from presidential language
Even when people believed Hillary Clinton would win the 2016 election, they did not use “she” to refer to the next president.
Jan. 8, 2020 • ~10 min
Bot can beat humans in multiplayer hidden-role games
Using deductive reasoning, the bot identifies friend or foe to ensure victory over humans in certain online games.
Nov. 19, 2019 • ~8 min
Can science writing be automated?
A neural network can read scientific papers and render a plain-English summary.
April 17, 2019 • ~9 min
Peering under the hood of fake-news detectors
Study uncovers language patterns that AI models link to factual and false articles; underscores need for further testing.
Feb. 6, 2019 • ~7 min
Putting neural networks under the microscope
Researchers pinpoint the “neurons” in machine-learning systems that capture specific linguistic features during translation tasks.
Feb. 1, 2019 • ~8 min
Machines that learn language more like kids do
Computer model could improve human-machine interaction, provide insight into how children learn language.
Oct. 31, 2018 • ~9 min
Model paves way for faster, more efficient translations of more languages
New system may open up the world’s roughly 7,000 spoken languages to computer-based translation.
Oct. 30, 2018 • ~7 min
How music lessons can improve language skills | MIT News
Study links piano education with better word discrimination by kindergartners.
June 25, 2018 • ~7 min
William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons | MIT News
MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.
May 20, 2018 • ~8 min
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