Novel method detects microbial contamination in cell cultures
Ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures and machine learning can provide a definitive yes/no contamination assessment within 30 minutes.
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Artificial intelligence enhances air mobility planning
Lincoln Laboratory is transitioning tools to the 618th Air Operations Center to streamline global transport logistics.
Designing a new way to optimize complex coordinated systems
Using diagrams to represent interactions in multipart systems can provide a faster way to design software improvements.
New model predicts a chemical reaction’s point of no return
Chemists could use this quick computational method to design more efficient reactions that yield useful compounds, from fuels to pharmaceuticals.
“Periodic table of machine learning” could fuel AI discovery
Researchers have created a unifying framework that can help scientists combine existing ideas to improve AI models or create new ones.
3D modeling you can feel
TactStyle, a system developed by CSAIL researchers, uses image prompts to replicate both the visual appearance and tactile properties of 3D models.
Norma Kamali is transforming the future of fashion with AI
The renowned designer embraces generative AI to preserve and propel her legacy.
MIT’s McGovern Institute is shaping brain science and improving human lives on a global scale
A quarter century after its founding, the McGovern Institute reflects on its discoveries in the areas of neuroscience, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, brain-body connections, and therapeutics.
Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language
A new technique automatically guides an LLM toward outputs that adhere to the rules of whatever programming language or other format is being used.
A faster way to solve complex planning problems
By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews.
Training LLMs to self-detoxify their language
A new method from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab helps large language models to steer their own responses toward safer, more ethical, value-aligned outputs.
New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data
The approach maintains an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract secret information.
Could LLMs help design our next medicines and materials?
A new method lets users ask, in plain language, for a new molecule with certain properties, and receive a detailed description of how to synthesize it.
New method assesses and improves the reliability of radiologists’ diagnostic reports
The framework helps clinicians choose phrases that more accurately reflect the likelihood that certain conditions are present in X-rays.
Taking the “training wheels” off clean energy
At the 2025 MIT Energy Conference, energy leaders from around the world discussed how to make green technologies competitive with fossil fuels.
Let’s Dance: Structured Movement To Fine-Tune Our Human Neural Nets
We should think about how our behavior can be improved by conditioning through physical movement.
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Google’s DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize
Members of Google’s DeepMind UK team are reportedly exploring unionization efforts, reflecting growing concerns about working conditions and the future of AI research at the company.
Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in the process of raising what could become the second-largest private funding round in history, signaling massive investor interest in AI startups.
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Anthropic has issued a takedown notice to a developer attempting to reverse-engineer its AI-powered coding tool, raising questions about intellectual property and open-source practices in AI development.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has transformed how people interact with technology, covering its capabilities, limitations, and impact on various industries.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
A researcher involved in developing OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 reportedly had their U.S. green card application denied, highlighting ongoing immigration challenges for top AI talent.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google’s AI-powered search features are seeing increased usage, a result of deliberate product strategy as the company continues to integrate generative AI into its core services.
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Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation
Chinese AI startup Manus has reportedly secured funding from Benchmark, reaching a $500 million valuation and underscoring the global race for AI innovation.
Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027
Anthropic’s CEO has set a goal to make AI models more transparent and understandable by 2027, aiming to address concerns about the “black box” nature of current AI systems.
How do you define cheating in the age of AI?
As AI tools become more prevalent, educators and technologists are grappling with how to define and detect cheating in academic and professional settings.
OpenAI rolls out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool
OpenAI has launched a lighter version of its ChatGPT research tool, aiming to make advanced AI research more accessible to a broader audience.
Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity’s CEO revealed that its AI-powered browser will monitor all user activity to deliver highly personalized ads, raising privacy concerns among users and experts.
Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs
The White House has received public comments on AI policy, with many focusing on issues like copyright and tariffs as the government shapes future AI regulations.
OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help
OpenAI is developing an “open” AI model that can leverage other models in the cloud for assistance, potentially increasing its versatility and performance.
OpenAI may be developing its own social platform, but who’s it for?
Rumors suggest OpenAI is working on a social platform, but its target audience and intended use remain unclear as speculation grows about the company’s next move.
Within six years, building the leading AI data center may cost $200B
Industry experts estimate that constructing a top-tier AI data center could cost as much as $200 billion within the next six years, reflecting the massive infrastructure demands of advanced AI.
Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’
Anthropic is starting a new initiative to research the “welfare” of AI models, aiming to ensure ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems.
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