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To address some of society’s most pressing health challenges, MIT President Sally Kornbluth is launching the MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS), a new effort aimed at harnessing the collective power of researchers from fields such as engineering, science, AI, economics, business, policy, design, and the humanities to develop high-impact health solutions.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host a virtual press conference with Prof. Daron Acemoglu, Prof. Simon Johnson and President Sally Kornbluth following the announcement that Acemoglu and Johnson received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on “studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”

From November 28-30, 2023, reporters are invited to journey to the future of generative AI during MIT Generative AI Week, a series of events aimed at exploring the latest cutting-edge research, while also stimulating thoughtful analysis and open dialogue about the implications and possibilities of generative AI. 

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host a virtual press conference with Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi and President Sally Kornbluth following the announcement that Bawendi was awarded one-third of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on “the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.”

Researchers from the AI Policy Forum — a global effort convened by researchers from MIT — will present their initial policy recommendations aimed at managing the effects of artificial intelligence and building AI systems that better reflect society’s values.

Online ceremony will feature an address by Admiral William H. McRaven, a community-sourced music project, salutes from President Reif...

Remarks, panel discussion on new MIT report on the work of the future will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at National Press Club.