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To enhance an AI assistant, begin by mirroring the unpredictable actions of individuals.

Researchers from MIT and the University of Washington have developed a model to predict the behavior of human and artificial intelligence (AI) agents, taking into account computational constraints. The model automatically deduces these constraints by processing previous actions of the agent. This "inference budget" can help predict future behavior of the agent; for instance, it…

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Begin developing an improved AI assistant by emulating the unpredictable actions of human beings.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Washington have developed a model that accounts for the computational constraints often experienced by decision-making agents, both human and machine. This model auto-infers an agent's computational restrictions by analysing traces of past actions, which, in turn, can be used to predict future behaviour. In…

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This small microchip can protect user information yet still allow for proficient processing on a mobile phone.

Researchers from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have developed a machine-learning accelerator that provides security against the two most common types of attacks. This chip can keep sensitive data, such as health records or financial information, private while allowing AI models to run efficiently on devices. The increased security doesn't affect the accuracy…

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For the improvement of AI assistance, begin by imitating the unpredictable actions of humans.

MIT and University of Washington researchers have created a model to efficiently predict human behavior, which could potentially improve the effectiveness of AI systems working with human collaborators. Humans tend to behave suboptimally when making decisions due to computational constraints and researchers have created this model to account for these human processing limitations. The model…

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This small microchip can protect user information while also enhancing effective computing on a mobile device.

Researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab and MIT have developed a secure machine-learning accelerator that can efficiently run large AI models while protecting user data. The device keeps user medical records, personal finance information, and other sensitive data confidential, and it is currently resistant to two of the most common security threats. The team…

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Julie Shah has been appointed as the leader of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Julie Shah, a distinguished scholar and leader in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), has been announced as the new head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) starting May 1. Recognized widely for her significant technological contributions and grasp of the social, ethical, and…

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To enhance the effectiveness of an AI assistant, begin by simulating the unpredictable actions of people.

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Washington have developed an approach to mechanically infer the computational weaknesses of an AI or human agent by observing prior activities. This perceptible agent’s "inference budget" can be used to predict future behavior. Used in forthcoming AI structures, the technique could allow them…

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This small microchip can protect user information and promote effective processing on a mobile phone.

Health-monitoring apps that use machine learning can be helpful in managing chronic diseases and fitness goals; however, they can also be slow and use a lot of energy. This is mainly due to machine learning models being shuttled between a smartphone and a central memory server. While machine-learning accelerators are often used to streamline computations,…

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Julie Shah has been appointed as the leader of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Julie Shah, a highly decorated robotics and AI expert, has been appointed as the new head of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro) at MIT, effective from May 1. Shah's various accolades in the field, as well as her pioneering work in integrating AI into various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and defense,…

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To develop an improved AI assistant, begin by simulating the unpredictable actions of humans.

Researchers at MIT and the University of Washington have developed a method to effectively model human behavior, accounting for the computational constraints that limit our decision-making abilities. This model, known as the "inference budget," enables predictions of an individual’s future actions based on their past behaviors. This is particularly useful in AI development, allowing machines…

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