Building AI models that understand chemical principles
Among all of the possible chemical compounds, it’s estimated that between 1020 and 1060 may hold potential as small-molecule drugs. Evaluating each of those compounds experimentally would be far too time-consuming for chemists. So, in recent years, researchers have begun using artificial intelligence to help identify compounds that could make good drug candidates. One of those researchers…
Justin Solomon appointed associate dean of engineering education
Justin Solomon, associate professor in the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), has been appointed associate dean of engineering education in the MIT School of Engineering, effective July 1. In this new role, Solomon will focus on advancing innovation in engineering education across the school. He will help shape new pedagogical approaches…
The Role of AI in Content Moderation
Why it matters: AI content moderation is transforming how platforms fight harmful content at scale. Discover the technologies, bias risks, regulations, and hybrid models shaping online safety in 2026.
Two from MIT named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
MIT master’s student Sunshine Jiang ’25 and Rupert Li ’24 are recipients of this year’s Knight-Hennessy Scholarship. Now in its ninth year, the highly competitive scholarship provides up to three years of financial support for graduate studies at Stanford University. Sunshine Jiang ’25 Sunshine Jiang, from Hangzhou, China, graduated from MIT in 2025 with a…
Predictive Analysis Amazon
Why it matters: See how Amazon uses predictive analytics to generate 35% of revenue, ship before you order, and optimize a million robots. Data, case studies, and AWS tools inside.
Universal AI is “a pathway to AI fluency that’s accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere”
“Artificial intelligence is not just for computer scientists anymore; it’s going to permeate every aspect of our lives and influence every business,” says MIT President Sally Kornbluth. The world is reaching an inflection point with artificial intelligence: over half of U.S. adults use generative AI — with 12 percent using it daily at work — and 88…
Q&A: Expanding MIT’s global reach through Universal Learning
MIT’s Universal Learning is a new initiative from MIT Open Learning designed to prepare learners everywhere to tackle complex global challenges through boundary-crossing thinking. Universal Learning offerings combine subject matter expertise from MIT faculty and experts and Open Learning’s more than 25 years of innovation in online education to deliver a learning experience centered on…
The internet of everything – Our relationship with the internet
Why it matters: Explore the Internet of Everything and how our relationship with the internet is reshaping health, privacy, cities, and daily life. Full analysis inside.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology
Why it matters: Explore how artificial intelligence in ophthalmology is transforming eye care with AI-powered screening, glaucoma detection, and surgical precision across global health systems.
Samsung Bot Chef
Why it matters: With Samsung Bot Chef, artificial intelligence (AI) fueled robotics identifies and understands behaviors to become a better robotic assistant and companion, managing whatever is thrown its way.