Top 10 AI News
Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction
August 26, 2025
New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall.
New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
August 25, 2025
Tools build on years of research at Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability and may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices.
Can large language models figure out the real world?
August 25, 2025
New test could help determine if AI systems that make accurate predictions in one area can understand it well enough to apply that ability to a different area.
A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents
August 19, 2025
Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents.
Researchers glimpse the inner workings of protein language models
August 18, 2025
A new approach can reveal the features AI models use to predict proteins that might make good drug or vaccine targets.
How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies
August 15, 2025
MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently.
Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria
August 14, 2025
The team used two different AI approaches to design novel antibiotics, including one that showed promise against MRSA.
A new way to test how well AI systems classify text
August 13, 2025
As large language models increasingly dominate our everyday lives, new systems for checking their reliability are more important than ever.
MIT gears up to transform manufacturing
August 13, 2025
The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across the Institute to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world.
Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions
August 7, 2025
New research shows automatically controlling vehicle speeds to mitigate traffic at intersections can cut carbon emissions between 11 and 22 percent.
School of Architecture and Planning welcomes new faculty for 2025
August 6, 2025
Four new professors join the Department of Architecture and MIT Media Lab.
Helping data storage keep up with the AI revolution
August 6, 2025
Storage systems from Cloudian, co-founded by an MIT alumnus, are helping businesses feed data-hungry AI models and agents at scale.
MIT tool visualizes and edits “physically impossible” objects
August 4, 2025
By visualizing Escher-like optical illusions in 2.5 dimensions, the “Meschers” tool could help scientists understand physics-defying shapes and spark new designs.
New algorithms enable efficient machine learning with symmetric data
July 30, 2025
This new approach could lead to enhanced AI models for drug and materials discovery.
“FUTURE PHASES” showcases new frontiers in music technology and interactive performance
July 29, 2025
Groundbreaking MIT concert, featuring electronic and computer-generated music, was a part of the 2025 International Computer Music Conference.
Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic
August 26, 2025
A group of book authors has reached a settlement with AI company Anthropic after suing for copyright infringement.
Melania Trump invites K-12 students to participate in nationwide AI challenge contest
August 26, 2025
The former first lady launched a nationwide AI challenge contest for K-12 students to encourage their interest in artificial intelligence.
Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death
August 26, 2025
A new study finds common AI chatbots often give alarmingly flawed advice on self-harm and suicide, as the family of a murdered boy alleges ChatGPT played a role in his death.
Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit
August 25, 2025
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming Apple and OpenAI unfairly blocked his AI technology from operating on their platforms.
As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost
August 22, 2025
As the use of artificial intelligence expands, the massive data centers powering these systems are raising concerns about their environmental impact.
VCF and Private AI Take Center Stage at VMware Explore 2025
By Patrick Moorhead
August 26, 2025
At VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan emphasized that private cloud infrastructure is becoming the foundation for enterprise AI, highlighting a focus on security and efficiency.
MIT Finds 95% Of GenAI Pilots Fail Because Companies Avoid Friction
By Jason Snyder
August 26, 2025
A study highlighted by MIT’s Sloan School finds that 95% of enterprise generative AI pilot projects fail, largely because organizations try to avoid introducing necessary changes such as new processes or training.
AI Kills Jobs, Stanford Study Finds, Especially For Young People
By John Koetsier
August 26, 2025
A new Stanford study reveals that recent advances in AI are reducing employment opportunities in the U.S., with the biggest impact on younger workers, particularly in repetitive or entry-level jobs.
Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor Dev Kit Raises the Robotics Bar With Blackwell
By Dave Altavilla
August 26, 2025
Nvidia announced a powerful new Jetson AGX Thor developer kit aimed at robotics and automation, featuring Blackwell architecture GPUs to bring data-center-level AI processing to edge devices.
Women Who Use AI At Work Face A Predictable ‘Competence Penalty’
By Michelle Travis
August 26, 2025
A recent study found that women who use AI tools in workplace scenarios are judged more harshly than men, facing a “competence penalty” even when their results match those of male colleagues.
AI Is About To Have Its Dot-Com Bubble Moment. That’s A Good Thing
By Cortney Harding
August 25, 2025
Experts are drawing comparisons between the current hype around AI and the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s, suggesting that highly public failures among AI products could cause a temporary slowdown before the technology finds sustainable footing.
Are We Heading Into Another AI Winter?
By Paulo Carvão
August 24, 2025
With talk of AI hype deflation growing, analysts are asking whether we might be heading into another “AI winter” and what conditions would signal a slowdown in AI investment and interest.
Google’s Pixel 10 Series: How On-Device AI Drives Consumer Tech Change
By Gerui Wang
August 24, 2025
Google’s Pixel 10 and 10 Pro are the first flagship smartphones to heavily rely on on-device AI processing for features like camera enhancements and real-time translation, demonstrating how AI is reshaping consumer tech.