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A dataset on artificial intelligence paves new ways for identifying tornadoes.

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Climate change, Data, Disaster response, Lincoln Laboratory, Machine learning, Natural disasters, Radar, Research, Technology and society, Uncategorized, Weather, Weather modelingAugust 1, 202435Views0Likes0Comments
A newly released open-source dataset could revolutionize the prediction and detection of tornadoes by using machine learning. Called TorNet, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's dataset is composed of radar returns from thousands of tornadoes in the last 10 years. Alongside the dataset, models trained on it, which demonstrate the capacity of machine learning to identify…

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Assisting Olympic athletes in enhancing their performance, step by step.

Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Materials science and engineering, MIT.nano, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Sports and fitness, Startups, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 31, 202432Views0Likes0Comments
MIT startup Striv has developed tactile sensing technology that inserts into shoes, effectively tracking force, movement, and form via algorithms that interpret tactile data. The developer, Axl Chen, initially applied his work in a virtual reality gaming context but pivoted to athletics, and several professional athletes, including US marathoner Clayton Young and Olympian Damar Forbes,…

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Celebrating a significant event: A dedication ceremony applauds the inauguration of the new Schwarzman College of Computing building at MIT.

Artificial Intelligence, Boston and region, Cambridge, Campus buildings and architecture, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President L. Rafael Reif, President Sally Kornbluth, School of Engineering, Special events and guest speakers, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 13, 202440Views0Likes0Comments
The MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing recently celebrated the completion of its new Vassar Street building. The dedication ceremony was attended by members of the MIT community, distinguished guests, and supporters, reflecting on the transformative gift from Stephen A. Schwarzman that initiated the biggest change to MIT’s institutional structure in over 70 years.…

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When should you rely on an AI model?

Artificial Intelligence, Computer science and technology, Data, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Human-computer interaction, Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS), Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Research, School of Engineering, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 12, 202440Views0Likes0Comments
MIT researchers have developed a technique for improving the accuracy of uncertainty estimates in machine-learning models. This is especially important in situations where these models are used for critical tasks such as diagnosing diseases from medical imaging or filtering job applications. The new method works more efficiently and is scalable enough to apply to large…

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“They have the ability to envision influencing the world they reside in.”

academics, Algorithms, Analytics, Apps, Artificial Intelligence, astronomy and planetary science, Climate change, Collaboration, Computer science and technology, Data, Digital technology, Education, Environment, Global, Human-computer interaction, Internet, K-12 education, Machine learning, Media Lab, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, nasa, Office of Open Learning, Open access, Programming, Social Media, Space, Special events and guest speakers, STEM education, teaching, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 9, 202449Views0Likes0Comments
A group of New England Innovation Academy students have developed a mobile app that highlights deforestation trends in Massachusetts as part of a project for the Day of AI, a curriculum developed by the MIT Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) initiative. The TreeSavers app aims to educate users about the effects of…

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MIT scholars researching generative AI’s implications and uses received the second round of seed fund allocations.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 8, 202440Views0Likes0Comments
MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart last year issued a call for papers with the aim of developing effective strategies, policy recommendations, and calls to action in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The response was overwhelming, with a total of 75 proposals submitted. Out of these, 27 were selected for seed…

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MIT researchers studying the implications and uses of generative AI receive a second phase of seed funds.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 7, 202432Views0Likes0Comments
Last summer, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart issued a call for papers on generative artificial intelligence (AI). They sought effective roadmaps, policy recommendations, and calls for action in the AI field, and received 75 proposals. Out of these, 27 were selected for seed funding. Due to the robust response to this initial funding…

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MIT researchers studying the effects and uses of generative AI have received a second round of seed funding.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 7, 202437Views0Likes0Comments
MIT President, Sally Kornbluth, and Provost, Cynthia Barnhart, recently solicited research proposals on the topic of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The response was overwhelming, with 75 proposals submitted from across MIT. Consequently, due to the level of interest and quality of the proposals, a second call for papers was announced, which led to an additional…

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MIT researchers studying the effects and usage of generative AI receive another round of seed funding.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 6, 202439Views0Likes0Comments
In response to their call for papers last summer, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart received an overwhelming interest from the research community. The call for proposals was made to "articulate effective roadmaps, policy recommendations, and calls for action across the broad domain of generative AI." The response far exceeded expectations, with 75…

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MIT researchers examining the influence and uses of generative AI have received a second batch of seed funding.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 6, 202439Views0Likes0Comments
MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart launched a call for papers last summer relating to generative AI, with the aim of collecting effective strategies, policy suggestions, and calls to action in this expansive field. The response was overwhelming, with a total submission of 75 proposals, out of which 27 were chosen for seed…

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The second instance of seed funding has been granted to MIT researchers examining the effects and uses of generative AI.

Administration, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Community, Computer science and technology, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (eecs), Faculty, Funding, Grants, Machine learning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, President Sally Kornbluth, Provost, Research, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, School of Science, Technology and policy, Technology and society, UncategorizedJuly 5, 202436Views0Likes0Comments
Last year, a request from MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart for research proposals concerning generative AI initiatives resulted in 75 submissions. Out of these, 27 were selected for initial funding. Inspired by the impressive response, Kornbluth and Barnhart issued a second call for papers last fall. This resulted in 53 more proposals,…

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