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MIT just launched a new database tracking the biggest AI risks

MIT researchers have developed a comprehensive AI Risk Repository to address overlooked risks in AI adoption frameworks.

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

MIT DCI Director Neha Narula: How Academia Interacts With The Bitcoin Ecosystem

Neha Narula discusses the critical importance of academic research in shaping the future of Bitcoin and digital currencies.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Celebrating science that's off the beaten track

The Ig Nobel awards celebrate quirky scientific research that brings laughter and deeper understanding.

fromNature

Medicine

Synthesis of non-canonical amino acids through dehydrogenative tailoring - Nature

Collaboration among authors led to innovative research in chemical methodologies.

fromITPro

MIT just launched a new database tracking the biggest AI risks

MIT researchers have developed a comprehensive AI Risk Repository to address overlooked risks in AI adoption frameworks.

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

MIT DCI Director Neha Narula: How Academia Interacts With The Bitcoin Ecosystem

Neha Narula discusses the critical importance of academic research in shaping the future of Bitcoin and digital currencies.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Celebrating science that's off the beaten track

The Ig Nobel awards celebrate quirky scientific research that brings laughter and deeper understanding.

fromNature

Medicine

Synthesis of non-canonical amino acids through dehydrogenative tailoring - Nature

Collaboration among authors led to innovative research in chemical methodologies.

An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery

The drug developed at MIT shows promise as a weight loss treatment by enhancing nutrient absorption and regulating hunger hormones.

#robotics

fromSingularity Hub

MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI

Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.

fromScienceDaily

Growth hacking

Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up

MIT researchers developed a tiny hopping robot that effectively navigates obstacles in rubble while using significantly less energy than flying robots.

fromTechCrunch

Tech industry

Researchers develop hair-thin battery to power tiny robots | TechCrunch

MIT developed innovative tiny batteries to power advanced robotics, crucial for applications like drug delivery and pipeline monitoring.

fromSingularity Hub

MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI

Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.

fromScienceDaily

Growth hacking

Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg up

MIT researchers developed a tiny hopping robot that effectively navigates obstacles in rubble while using significantly less energy than flying robots.

fromTechCrunch

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Tech industry

Researchers develop hair-thin battery to power tiny robots | TechCrunch

MIT developed innovative tiny batteries to power advanced robotics, crucial for applications like drug delivery and pipeline monitoring.

Victims of upstate NY plane crash ID'd as 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members heading to birthday, Passover

A tragic plane crash in New York claimed the lives of a talented family of physicians and athletes, highlighting their potential for future contributions.

OMG science

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Biologist whose innovation saved the life of British teenager wins $3m Breakthrough prize

David Liu donates his entire salary to support lab staff and students each Thanksgiving.

OMG science

1 month ago

Inside the M.I.T. Clean Lab Studying the World at a Nanoscale

MIT.nano aims to empower innovation by providing advanced resources for creators and scientists.

Wearables

fromArs Technica

2 months ago

Single-fiber computer could one day track your health

MIT scientists have developed a fiber computer capable of monitoring vital signs through clothing, enhancing health insights significantly.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

4 months ago

Higher education

Pro-Palestine zine cannot be distributed on campus, MIT says

MIT students launched Written Revolution to explore pro-Palestine themes, but faced administrative pushback due to concerns over radical protest calls.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Here's how Renee Rapp's Leighton exits 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'

Leighton Murray's character experiences significant growth this season as she transitions from Essex College to MIT for her career ambitions.

MIT Gives Free Tuition For Families Earning $200,000 or Less | Entrepreneur

MIT will make tuition free for students from families earning up to $200,000 starting next year, and completely free for those earning below $100,000 in 2025.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K

MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.

fromEntrepreneur

MIT Gives Free Tuition For Families Earning $200,000 or Less | Entrepreneur

MIT will make tuition free for students from families earning up to $200,000 starting next year, and completely free for those earning below $100,000 in 2025.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K

MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.

more#financial-aid

fromInc

6 months ago

MIT Startup Takes On Big AI Names Using Radically New Tech

Liquid Foundation Models from Liquid AI present a promising and efficient alternative to traditional AI models, capable of processing diverse data types.

Affirmative Action News Is Coming

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.

US news

Here's how New England colleges fared in U.S. News's 2024 rankings

MIT ranks second in U.S. News annual college rankings, following Princeton and ahead of Harvard.

Concerns over U.S. News rankings methodology lead to boycott by several law schools.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Affirmative Action News Is Coming

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.

US news

Here's how New England colleges fared in U.S. News's 2024 rankings

MIT ranks second in U.S. News annual college rankings, following Princeton and ahead of Harvard.

Concerns over U.S. News rankings methodology lead to boycott by several law schools.

more#higher-education

fromTheregister

OMG science

Homing pigeon missiles honored with Ig Nobel Prize

The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates quirky scientific discoveries that amuse and provoke thought, all while maintaining a lighthearted and absurd atmosphere.

fromNew York Post

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Spike in Asian Americans at MIT proves it was discriminating against them

The increase in Asian-American admissions at MIT post-affirmative action indicates a significant shift in college admissions dynamics.

Privacy professionals

Should higher ed workers have to pay dues to pro-BDS unions?

The MIT Graduate Student Union's pro-Palestine activities conflicted with Jewish students' beliefs, leading them to seek a religious exemption from union dues.

Boston

MIT attempted bike theft suspect jumped in Charles to escape, police say

Michael Stockwell attempted to evade police by swimming across the Charles River after allegedly trying to break into a bike cage at MIT.

Education

Judge dismisses antisemitism lawsuit against MIT, allows one against Harvard to move ahead

The federal lawsuit against MIT accusing antisemitism was dismissed, highlighting MIT's efforts to address on-campus protests that threatened Jewish students.

fromMission Local

9 months ago

SF politics

See how they run: Safai has what no other mayoral candidate has - an MIT degree

Safaí goes from MIT's urban planning program to running for mayor but faces challenges despite his background.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Police Arrest M.I.T. Protesters After Suspensions Ramp Up Tension

Students at M.I.T. protested in support of the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to arrests and suspensions by the university.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

#pro-palestinian-protests

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Resist Order to Clear Encampment at M.I.T.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT resisted eviction deadline, leading to clashes with police and disruptions in traffic.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Education

Pro-Palestinian student protesters break through police fencing at MIT

Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT broke through police blockades calling for an end to Gaza violence. Columbia University cancels commencement amidst pro-Palestinian protests.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Education

Protesters breach barricades, re-occupy MIT encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT encampment and Columbia University cancel commencement due to protests.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Education

Pro-Palestinian student protesters break through police fencing at MIT

Pro-Palestinian protesters at MIT broke through police blockades calling for an end to Gaza violence. Columbia University cancels commencement amidst pro-Palestinian protests.

fromwww.mercurynews.com