OpenAI researchers published a paper arguing that AI safety and alignment research requires social scientists to address human psychology, rationality, and biases. The company plans to hire social scientists full-time to collaborate with machine learning researchers on ensuring AI systems properly align with human values.
MIT's president appeared on GBH's Boston Public Radio to discuss America's research enterprise importance. MIT faculty participated in The Curiosity Desk segment covering diverse topics including AI, mathematics, sports applications, and medical research.
A new interdisciplinary course is being developed to teach students foundational critical thinking skills in computing as AI technology continues to advance. The course aims to address the philosophical challenges posed by rational artificial intelligence systems.
OpenAI announced its 2019 Scholars program class featuring eight selected participants from 550 applicants. The diverse cohort brings expertise across multiple disciplines including literature, philosophy, cell biology, statistics, economics, quantum physics, and business innovation.
