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This small chip can protect user information while promoting effective computation on a mobile phone.

Researchers from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab have developed a machine-learning accelerator that is resistant to the two most common types of cyber attacks. This development is a major leap forward in data and information security within devices using machine-learning applications. The chip can protect sensitive user information such as health records and…

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Review of MIT’s Media Presence in 2023

MIT has had an eventful year, from President Sally Kornbluth's inauguration and Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Professor Moungi Bawendi, to headline-making scientific and technological strides. Among the notable instances of 2023, one of the most inspiring highlights was Steve Hartman's exploration of the science of kindness towards Professor Anette “Peko” Hosoi. An essential focus was…

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MIT researchers employ AI to discover a potential new category of antibiotics.

MIT researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence called deep learning to identify a new classification of compounds that can effectively kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium accountable for over 10,000 deaths in the US each year. The researchers have demonstrated that these deep-learning-identified compounds not only have the ability to kill…

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Review of MIT’s Media Presence in 2023

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MIT scientists employ Artificial Intelligence to uncover a fresh category of potential antibiotics.

MIT researchers have utilized deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, to discover a series of compounds capable of killing a drug-resistant bacterium responsible for over 10,000 deaths in the United States annually. The research, published in Nature, demonstrates these compounds can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in lab dishes and two mouse models. Apart…

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Review of MIT’s Media Presence in 2023

MIT had a remarkable year in 2023, achieving progress on several fronts from scientific discoveries to spearheading community initiatives. Among the notable events were the inauguration of MIT President Sally Kornbluth, the Commencement address by Mark Rober, and Professor Moungi Bawendi receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on quantum dots. The institution made…

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MIT experts have discovered a new category of potential antibiotics through the utilization of artificial intelligence.

MIT scientists have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) known as deep learning to identify compounds that can eradicate a drug-resistant bacterium linked to over 10,000 annual deaths in the US. The researchers showed that the compounds can eliminate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in lab and mouse models, with very low toxicity against human…

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Review of Media Coverage: Reflections on MIT in 2023

MIT had a groundbreaking year in 2023 with several remarkable achievements, from President Sally Kornbluth’s inauguration, Mark Rober’s inspirational Commencement address to Professor Moungi Bawendi clinching the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The year saw MIT researchers making crucial contributions in areas of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, clean energy solutions, and medical diagnosis tools. Besides, promoting the…

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MIT researchers have discovered a novel group of potential antibiotics, thanks to the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Researchers from MIT have identified a new class of antibiotics that could potentially target Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium accountable for over 10,000 deaths in the US annually. A significant contribution of the study is the understanding of the deep learning model that predicts antibiotic potency. The insights gained could aid in designing…

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Review of MIT’s Media Coverage in the Year 2023

In 2023, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) experienced several notable moments and discoveries that gained global attention. From the inauguration of President Sally Kornbluth to Professor Moungi Bawendi's Nobel Prize in Chemistry win, the university was bustling with activity. Research and Academic Activities: Among their many accomplishments this year, MIT researchers notably detected a star…

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MIT researchers have found a new group of potential antibiotics through the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Researchers from MIT have developed artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled compounds that effectively combat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacterium that causes over 10,000 deaths annually in the US, according to a study published in Nature. Utilising deep learning, a form of AI, the researchers were able to identify features that would enable the compounds to…

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