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Future-Proofing Power Systems

MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) researchers develop Macro, a new modeling tool for infrastructure planners in the energy sector. Macro allows for better prediction and preparation for future energy needs, considering new technologies, policies, and minimizing costs while maximizing value for everyone.

Safe and Sound: Soft Robots Learn Self-Protection

MIT researchers develop safe control strategies for soft robots to interact with humans and delicate objects. New framework blends nonlinear control theory with physical modeling for “contact-aware safety,” ensuring robots achieve tasks without causing harm.

Advancing Open Model Development at NeurIPS

NVIDIA expands open-source AI models for researchers at NeurIPS. Introducing Alpamayo-R1, the world's first open reasoning VLA model for autonomous driving, enhancing AV safety and advancing AI reasoning capabilities.

AI: Friend or Foe?

AI's speed in completing tasks raises concerns about its impact on critical thinking. Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert discuss AI's potential to change how we think.

AI Bubble Burst: Navigating the Fallout

The California Gold Rush shaped America's economy and history, attracting thousands in search of fortune. Levi Strauss, a Bavarian immigrant, profited by selling denim overalls to prospectors, leaving a lasting legacy.