Bringing meaning into technology deployment

The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium showcases projects at the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility.

Danna Lorch | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
June 11, 2025 ~9 min

How we think about protecting data

A new study shows public views on data privacy vary according to how the data are used, who benefits, and other conditions.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
May 13, 2025 ~6 min


Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

The findings could help planners design safer, more efficient pedestrian thoroughfares.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 24, 2025 ~9 min

Sometimes, when competitors collaborate, everybody wins

Engineers developed a planning tool that can help independent entities decide when they should invest in joint projects.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 27, 2025 ~8 min

How cities are weathering the climate crisis

In a new book, Lawrence Vale spotlights projects from around the globe that help insulate communities from climate shocks.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Jan. 24, 2025 ~9 min

Study shows how households can cut energy costs

An experiment in Amsterdam suggests providing better information to people can help move them out of “energy poverty.”

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Jan. 13, 2025 ~6 min

Enabling a circular economy in the built environment

A better understanding of construction industry stakeholders’ motivations can lead to greater adoption of circular practices.

CK Taylor | Climate and Sustainability Consortium • mit
Dec. 11, 2024 ~9 min

Advancing urban tree monitoring with AI-powered digital twins

The Tree-D Fusion system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 21, 2024 ~8 min


Think globally, rebuild locally

In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study of Amsterdam suggests.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
March 22, 2024 ~6 min

Study measures the psychological toll of wildfires

Research in Southeast Asia quantifies how much wildfire smoke hurts peoples’ moods; finds the effect is greater when fires originate in other countries.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Feb. 13, 2024 ~7 min

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