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GNU Founder Richard Stallman Resigns From MIT and Free Software Foundation

Richard Stallman steps down from his roles at MIT and the FSF following intense backlash over his controversial comments regarding Jeffrey Epstein's victims. His departure follows the resignation of MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito over the university's ties to the convicted sex offender.

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Open Source Pioneer Richard Stallman Resigns from MIT and Free Software Foundation

Richard Stallman steps down from MIT CSAIL and the Free Software Foundation after facing severe backlash for defending Jeffrey Epstein and downplaying sexual assault. His departure adds to the growing crisis at MIT regarding the institution's ties to the convicted sex trafficker.

MIT Roboats Gain Ability to Shapeshift Into New Structures

MIT's autonomous robot boats develop a new algorithm that allows them to disconnect, navigate safely, and reassemble into various on-demand shapes.

MIT Researchers Unveil Gen, a Flexible AI Programming System for All Skill Levels

MIT introduces Gen, a new probabilistic-programming system that simplifies artificial intelligence for beginners while offering advanced capabilities for experts. The versatile platform handles tasks ranging from 3D body pose inference to automated data analytics.

Astronomers Capture First Direct Image of a Supermassive Black Hole

The Event Horizon Telescope network successfully reveals the first visual evidence of a black hole and its shadow located in the center of the Messier 87 galaxy.

MIT's Hidden Contributions to the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

As the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 arrives, MIT's central role in the mission extends far beyond the well-known guidance computer. The Institute also contributes to ongoing lunar research through the analysis of moon rocks.

MIT Graduate Student Leads Algorithm Development Behind First Black Hole Image

Computer scientist Katie Bouman leads the creation of the CHIRP algorithm, which successfully processes massive amounts of telescope data to produce the first-ever image of a black hole.

MIT Uses Machine Learning to Grow Super-Flavored Basil Plants

MIT researchers use machine learning to optimize hydroponic growing conditions, creating basil with significantly stronger flavors. The experiment shows how cyber-agriculture can automate and improve farming by manipulating environmental variables.

MIT's Balloon Robot Gripper Lifts Objects 100 Times Its Weight

MIT and Harvard researchers create a soft robotic gripper that uses an origami skeleton and vacuum pressure to lift delicate and heavy items alike.

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Bill Gates Backs Virtual Reality Surgical Robots

Vicarious Surgical develops tiny robots that let surgeons operate inside the human body using virtual reality headsets. The startup raises $31.8 million from prominent tech investors to bring this sci-fi concept to life.

Swarms of Tiny Satellites Could Act Like One Giant Space Telescope

New research shows that swarms of tiny satellites working together act like one giant space telescope, achieving high-resolution imagery without massive costs.

MIT Researchers Develop New System to Reverse-Engineer 3D Models

MIT engineers create a system using constructive solid geometry to break down 3D scans into basic, editable shapes. This technique allows users to easily modify and understand the structure of complex 3D models.

MIT Researchers Devise Technique to Customize Complex 3-D CAD Models

MIT researchers develop a new technique that reverse engineers 3-D CAD models into basic shapes, making them much easier to customize for 3-D printing.

2018 AI Index Report Highlights Explosive Job Growth and Industry Accountability

A new report from leading institutions like Stanford and MIT reveals that AI job openings surge 35 times since 2015. The comprehensive review tracks global artificial intelligence growth alongside rising demands for industry accountability.

MIT Commits $1 Billion to Establish New College of Computing

MIT announces a $1 billion College of Computing backed by a massive $350 million gift from Stephen A. Schwarzman. The new college aims to bridge artificial intelligence with other academic disciplines across the institute.