A new book looks at how social media is reshaping the world for good and bad — and how to protect society and democracy from its threats.
Some of the most tragic ferry accidents in recent years have been the result of pilot error. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have found a solution—remove the pilot. Their new autonomous vessel, Roboat II, relies on algorithms, similar to those in ...
UNMAS tasked A-Lab with developing a machine learning model that could use satellite imagery to detect the presence of buildings and roads—key indicators of development— in areas of Afghanistan that UNMAS had cleared of explosives.
BPHC engaged with a team of students taking MIT IDE’s Analytics Lab (A-Lab) to explore how a wide range of non-traditional data such as weather metrics, unemployment statistics, and rental patterns can create a predictive model to forecast demand for public health services.
This year, the MIT Sloan alumni community had a lot to say. Look no further to see what Sloanies thought about literacy, technology, artificial intelligence, and MIT Sloan itself—among other things—in 2024.
“We’re looking for innovative ways to combine people and computers by taking advantage of what each does best,” says Tom Malone.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, deep technology is emerging as a pivotal force shaping the future of nations. Nowhere is this transformative potential more evident than in Africa, a continent brimming with untapped opportunities and a thriving ecosystem of in...
Here is why corporations need intrapreneurship, and tips on how to incentivize it.
Data literacy is an in-demand skill for many workers and a stepping stone to becoming a data-driven organization. Here’s how to get started.
The extended MIT Sloan alumni community had many unique stories to tell this year.
