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

Researchers discover major roadblock in alleviating network congestion

Algorithms designed to ensure multiple users share a network fairly can’t prevent some users from hogging all the bandwidth.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 4, 2022 ~8 min


Security tool guarantees privacy in surveillance footage

“Privid” could help officials gather secure public health data or enable transportation departments to monitor the density and flow of pedestrians, without learning personal information about people.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
March 28, 2022 ~8 min

A universal system for decoding any type of data sent across a network

New chip eliminates the need for specific decoding hardware, could boost efficiency of gaming systems, 5G networks, the internet of things, and more.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 9, 2021 ~7 min

Who can bend light for cheaper internet?

ARROW, a reconfigurable fiber optics network developed at MIT, aims to take on the end of Moore’s law.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Aug. 30, 2021 ~7 min

Job connectivity improves resiliency in US cities, study finds

New research offers insight for city planning and workforce development.

Jesse DeLaughter | Sociotechnical Systems Research Center • mit
April 13, 2021 ~5 min

More transparency and understanding into machine behaviors

A new tool helps humans better understand and develop artificial intelligence models by searching and highlighting representative scenarios.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
March 22, 2021 ~5 min

Reductions in CFC-11 emissions put ozone recovery back on track

Scientists observe reduction in emissions of banned ozone-depleting chemical after unexpected spike.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 10, 2021 ~7 min


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.

Terri Park | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
Oct. 14, 2020 ~3 min

Reducing delays in wireless networks

Congestion control system could help streaming video, mobile games, and other applications run more smoothly.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
April 9, 2020 ~8 min

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