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Powering up for a pivotal moment
Utilizing waste carbon at scale, assessing public trust in artificial intelligence and data centers, and building a quantum toolkit for critical applications were among the topics energy experts explored at the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)’s annual research conference on Sept. 22-23. The complexity of the energy transition demands “a tr…
The latest AI news we announced in October 2026
Nov 02, 2026 | Here’s a recap of some of our biggest AI updates from October, led by Gemini 4 Argon and Carbon, alongside our new world model Genie 4. Blog Team Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to article [[duration]] minutes This content is generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental For more than 20 yea…
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery
Regina Barzilay, MIT’s School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of AI and Health, and James Collins, MIT’s Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science, are the recipients of the 2026 Pritzker Prize for AI in Science Research Excellence . The award recognizes their joint work in “pioneering AI-enabled antibiotic discovery, i…
MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows
Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni were recently named to the 2026 cohort of AI2050 Fellows. The honor is announced annually by Schmidt Sciences, Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s philanthropic initiative that aims to accelerate scientific innovation. Conceived and co-chaired by Eric Schmidt and James Manyika, AI2050 is a philanth…
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year?
People are peppering artificial intelligence chatbots everyday with questions, but when it comes to politics and the looming 2026 U.S. midterm elections, what role are AI platforms playing? Could an AI chatbot sway a voter to switch parties or re-examine their political beliefs? MIT researchers have built a new dashboard, called the LLM…
Things That Go Beep in the Night: Agentic AI Joins the Search for Extraterrestrial Signals
While science fiction lore tells us that humans will meet extraterrestrial life in the form of little green men, the detail that should raise hairs this Halloween is this: the search for extraterrestrial intelligence took a major leap forward with AI, and it increasingly focuses on AI agents built by humans listening for AI agents built…
Speeding up planning decisions with AI
October 31, 2026 Responsibility & Safety Owen Larter and David Thacker PlanAssist has shown it can cut the time planning officers spend assessing householder applications by up to 58%. PlanAssist - an AI planning tool that handles the heavy lifting of routine applications so officers can focus their expertise where it matters most - is t…
Phantom Blade Zero and WoW: Forever Launch on GeForce NOW
The launch of S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero on GeForce NOW offers African learners and teachers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative storytelling and gameplay that combines martial arts with punk fantasy, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, the arrival of World of Warcraft: Forever, along with expanded access options for GeForce NOW members, encourages collaboration and community building among players, which can be valuable for educational environments. These developments highlight the growing potential of cloud gaming in enhancing educational experiences through interactive and immersive content.
DeepMind's Gemini 4 Carbon Sets New Benchmarks in Cybersecurity
Gemini 4 Carbon, the latest model in AI development, showcases advanced cybersecurity features and improved capabilities for complex coding tasks, making it a vital tool for educators and learners in Africa. With its ability to enhance secure coding practices and tackle intricate engineering challenges, this model can significantly aid in developing the technological skills necessary for the continent's digital economy. As access to such innovative tools expands, teachers can better prepare students for future careers in technology and cybersecurity.