MIT has formed a working group to study generative AI's impact on existing and future jobs. The group is made up of 25 corporations and nonprofits, along with MIT faculty and students. Their aim is to gather data on how teams are utilizing generative AI tools and the effect of these tools on the workforce.…
New work in the U.S., or work in occupations that have largely emerged since 1940, constitute the majority of jobs, according to a comprehensive new study led by MIT economist David Autor. The research found that most of today's jobs require expertise that didn't exist or wasn't relevant in 1940.
The study, which examined the period…
A study led by MIT economist, David Autor, reveals that technology has replaced more American jobs than it has created since 1940, and particularly since 1980. This is due to a rise in the rate of automation alongside a slower rate of augmentation over the past four decades. The researchers developed a new method to…
Santa Claus can deliver presents worldwide in one night, but for companies like FedEx, this task isn't so simple - and it is so complex, dedicated software is often used to solve it. Known as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver, the software breaks down this vast optimization problem into smaller pieces and then employs…
A group of MIT researchers has developed a machine learning (ML) approach that could revolutionize the way we design catalysts for chemical reactions. The method simplifies the intricate process of designing new compounds or alloys, traditionally dependent on the intuition of experienced chemists, by using ML to provide more detailed information than conventional techniques can.
The…
Assessing a community’s risk of extreme weather events – such as catastrophic storms and catastrophic flooding – is a key task for policymakers who are trying to prepare for the potential impacts of global climate change. Despite major advancements in technology and modeling techniques, however, these forecasts leave a lot to be desired. Now, a…
Companies like FedEx find the task of efficiently routing holiday packages massively complex, often requiring the use of specialized software to find a solution. This software, called a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver, is used to break down large optimization problems into smaller bits and find the best solution using algorithms. However, this process can…
Numerous companies like FedEx grapple with the sophisticated problem of optimising the routing of holiday packages. Specialised software known as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver is often used to split this massive optimisation issue into smaller pieces, allowing generic algorithms to locate the most suitable solution. This time-consuming process sometimes forces companies to settle…
Researchers from MIT have developed a machine learning approach that could replace the intuition-based methods typically used in the creation of catalysts. The team, led by graduate student Xiaochen Du, devised a system that offers more detailed insights than conventional techniques, identifying previously undiscovered atomic configurations in a material that had been researched for three…
The task of optimizing the delivery of holiday packages is a complex issue for logistics companies like FedEx, which often leverages specialized software known as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver. This software breaks down complex optimization problems into smaller parts and employs generic algorithms to find the best solutions. However, this process can take…