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AI enhances the speed of resolving issues in complicated situations.

Efficiently routing packages during the holiday season is a complex problem for companies like FedEx, a task often tackled with specialized software, known as mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solvers. Although they break down the problem into smaller parts and use generic algorithms to find solutions, they could still take hours or days to complete. MIT and…

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AI enhances the speed of resolving issues in intricate situations.

While delivering holiday presents may seem straightforward for fictional characters like Santa Claus, for companies like FedEx, the task represents a complex optimization problem. To solve it, these companies usually utilize specialized software known as mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solvers. These solvers break down large optimization problems into smaller pieces, utilizing generic algorithms to identify…

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AI enhances the resolution of issues in intricate situations.

Santa Claus delivers presents with the help of magic, but delivering holiday packages isn't quite as simple for companies like FedEx. These businesses often rely on advanced software called mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solvers to route their deliveries. Yet, while these solvers break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable segments, it can still take…

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AI enhances the speed of solving issues in intricate situations.

The logistics of delivering holiday packages by companies such as FedEx requires specialized software for efficient routing, given the immense complexity of the optimization problem. The software currently in use, known as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver, often takes days to arrive at a solution, and even then, the companies have to accept solutions…

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MIT’s Generative AI Week promotes conversation among different fields.

In late November, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) held a Generative AI Week involving faculty, staff, and students from the institution. The event served as a platform to discuss the opportunities and important applications of generative artificial intelligence technologies across varied disciplines. The week's agenda included a main symposium and four subject-specific symposia. MIT President…

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A new AI model has the potential to enhance efficiency in robotic warehouses.

MIT researchers have developed a deep-learning model to help robots navigate crowded warehouses, where congestion can slow operations and even lead to crashes. The model does this by dividing the robots into smaller groups and using a path-finding algorithm to decongest each group more quickly. Researchers described the process as being similar to mitigating traffic…

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