mit MIT Commits $1 Billion to Launch New AI-Focused College of Computing MIT announces a historic $1 billion investment to establish a new college dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence and computing across all academic disciplines. The initiative represents the largest financial commitment to AI by any US academic institution.
mit MIT Commits $1 Billion to New Computing College Focused on AI Ethics MIT launches the Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing with a $350 million foundational gift, backed by a total $1 billion commitment to address the global impact of artificial intelligence.
mit MIT and IBM Train AI to Understand Dynamic Video Events The MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab develops new methods to teach computers how to recognize and understand actions unfolding over time in videos.
artificial intelligence Major AI Facial Recognition Systems Show Significant Gender and Racial Bias A new MIT and Stanford study reveals that commercial facial-analysis software struggles to accurately identify the gender of dark-skinned women, with error rates reaching nearly 35 percent compared to less than one percent for light-skinned men.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Robots Impressive but Still Far From True Autonomy Boston Dynamics wows the internet with agile robots like Atlas and Spot, but their seemingly lifelike movements mask how far machines remain from actual artificial intelligence.
artificial intelligence Three Hidden Truths About the Global Artificial Intelligence Revolution Artificial intelligence promises massive benefits, but realizing its potential requires aggressive investment in fundamental science, specialized training, and careful management of the wealth it generates.