For all the progress that’s been made in the field of artificial intelligence, the world’s most flexible, efficient information processor remains the human brain. Although we can quickly make decisions… Read More »Artificial intelligence that more closely mimics the mind
Before COVID-19 struck India, Rajesh Agrawal and his wife, Meenakshi, would often get food from restaurants delivered to their home. A weekly treat of chicken tikka masala or lamb biryani… Read More »Kitchens in the cloud: AI is restoring consumer trust in the food delivery business
Despite years of hype, virtual reality headsets have yet to topple TV or computer screens as the go-to devices for video viewing. One reason: VR can make users feel sick.… Read More »Using artificial intelligence to generate 3D holograms in real-time
What do Cheetos have in common with plumbing pipes, pharmaceuticals, and windshield wiper blades? They are extruded. And if you extrude things, you know quality control is a big deal.… Read More »How do you make perfect Cheetos? Use AI.
Nearly all real-world applications of reinforcement learning involve some degree of shift between the training environment and the testing environment. However, prior work has observed that even small shifts in… Read More »Maximum Entropy RL (Provably) Solves Some Robust RL Problems
In a perfect world, what you see is what you get. If this were the case, the job of artificial intelligence systems would be refreshingly straightforward. Take collision avoidance systems… Read More »Algorithm helps artificial intelligence systems dodge “adversarial” inputs
Deep learning is advancing at lightning speed, and Alexander Amini ’17 and Ava Soleimany ’16 want to make sure they have your attention as they dive deep on the math… Read More »Retrofitting MIT’s deep learning “boot camp” for the virtual world
There is healthy debate about the productivity of multi-tasking. Is it possible to take excellent notes while also being fully present in a meeting? Now, you don’t have to choose… Read More »New Garage project Group Transcribe helps you transcribe and translate while advancing inclusive speech AI
Traditional computer scientists and engineers are trained to develop solutions for specific needs, but aren’t always trained to consider their broader implications. Each new technology generation, and particularly the rise… Read More »Fostering ethical thinking in computing