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MIT’s computing is at a crucial juncture.

MIT’s Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing has opened its new headquarters in Building 45, creating a hub for computing on campus. The building is considered a physical manifestation of the college's mission to fortify core computer science and AI, integrate computing throughout MIT, and advance the social, ethical and policy considerations of the discipline. MIT…

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A turning point for computer studies at MIT.

The MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing has recently inaugurated its new headquarters in Building 45, fostering a new hub of connectivity at MIT. The structure serves as a computing crossroads for the campus and aims to catalyze collaborations in computing, and houses research groups from multiple departments and labs. Approximately 178,000 square feet in…

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MIT researchers investigating the influence and uses of generative AI have received the second installment of seed funding.

Last summer, MIT called upon the academic community to provide papers that suggest effective approaches and policy recommendations in the field of generative AI. Expectations were surpassed when 75 proposals were received. After reviewing these submissions, the institution funded 27 of the proposed projects. During the fall, the response to a second call for proposals…

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Prolonged analysis of U.S. census data indicates that the majority of jobs are new roles.

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…

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Does technology assist or harm job opportunities?

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…

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Eric Evans is set to resign from his position as the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Eric Evans, the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, will be stepping down from his position on July 1, 2024, after an 18-year tenure. Following this, he will be assuming the role of fellow in the director's office at Lincoln Laboratory, as well as hold an appointment as a senior fellow in the Security Studies Program…

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Eric Evans is set to resign from his role of director at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Eric Evans is stepping down as the director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory on July 1, 2024. He has led the lab through 18 years of technology research and development for national advancements, serving as an influential advisor to senior government officials on technology strategy. Following his departure, Evans will adopt the role of fellow in…

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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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Reviewing MIT’s Media Presence in 2023

In 2023, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has had a busy and eventful year. Under the leadership of newly inaugurated President Sally Kornbluth, the institute saw significant advances in a range of fields, such as artificial intelligence (AI), clean energy solutions, disease detection, and even the science of kindness. Professor Moungi Bawendi was a notable…

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Utilizing language to comprehend machines.

MIT engineering students Irene Terpstra ’23 and Rujul Gandhi ’22 are collaborating with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems using Natural Language Processing (NLP), taking advantage of the vast amount of natural language data available. Terpstra is focusing on the application of AI algorithms for computer chip design, leveraging the…

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