#interdisciplinary News & Analysis

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AIBullishMIT News – AI · Jun 46/10

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NSF renews support for MIT-led AI and physics institute, expanding a new model for discovery

The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for MIT's Institute for AI and Fundamental Physics (IAIFI), moving into its second phase with expanded resources and ambitions. This renewal signals sustained institutional commitment to bridging artificial intelligence and physics research, establishing a model for collaborative discovery that could influence how fundamental science is conducted.

AINeutralMIT News – AI · Apr 146/10

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Q&A: MIT SHASS and the future of education in the age of AI

MIT SHASS Dean Agustín Rayo discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education while emphasizing that humanities, arts, and social sciences disciplines remain essential to the institution's mission as the school celebrates its 75th anniversary.

AINeutralOpenAI News · Feb 196/105

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AI safety needs social scientists

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.

AINeutralMIT News – AI · Feb 64/106

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“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio

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.

AINeutralMIT News – AI · Jan 304/104

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The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

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.

AINeutralOpenAI News · Mar 134/106

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OpenAI Scholars 2019: Meet our Scholars

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.