Study: Microtargeting works, just not the way people think

In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
June 21, 2023 ~7 min

The materials used by humans now weigh more than all life on Earth – here's four graphs that reveal our staggering impact on the planet

Four graphs that show us how humanity’s impact on the planet is growing.

Nick King, Visiting Researcher, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
June 12, 2023 ~8 min


Are you part robot? A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT – both recycle language

We humans like to think that our language is original, but we absorb large amounts of it from others and liberally repeat and remix what we hear – just as language AIs do.

Brendan H. O'Connor, Associate Professor, School of Transborder Studies, Arizona State University • conversation
June 12, 2023 ~8 min

Bringing the social and ethical responsibilities of computing to the forefront

The inaugural SERC Symposium convened experts from multiple disciplines to explore the challenges and opportunities that arise with the broad applicability of computing in many aspects of society.

Terri Park | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing • mit
June 8, 2023 ~12 min

Suzanne Freeman and Mariel Garcia-Montes receive 2023 Jeanne Guillemin Prize

Award from the Center for International Studies supports women pursuing doctorates in international affairs.

Michelle English | MIT Center for International Studies • mit
June 8, 2023 ~13 min

Did curly hair keep early humans cool?

Curly hair may have kept early humans cool while conserving water at the same time, according to new research.

Francisco Tutella-Penn State • futurity
June 8, 2023 ~7 min

New MIT fellowship supports student research on governance innovation with Global South governments

A new cross-institute initiative between MIT Governance Lab, MISTI, and the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center to support graduate student work in public sector innovation.

Seongkyul Park | MIT Governance Lab • mit
June 5, 2023 ~5 min

Breaking down barriers in music research

Associate Professor Leslie Tilley’s passion for a diversity of musical practices comes through in her research and in the classroom.

Michael Brindley | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
June 5, 2023 ~6 min


If we're going to label AI an 'extinction risk', we need to clarify how it could happen

The latest warning by AI experts is bound to create alarm, so its authors should be more specific and clarify their concerns.

Nello Cristianini, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Bath • conversation
May 31, 2023 ~4 min

New tool helps people choose the right method for evaluating AI models

Selecting the right method gives users a more accurate picture of how their model is behaving, so they are better equipped to correctly interpret its predictions.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
May 31, 2023 ~7 min

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