Explainer: What is quantum technology and what are its benefits?
Jul 3, 2024 · Quantum technology will be worth trillions of dollars and transform the economy over the next decade. What is it, and how can we build a quantum economy?
What do we know about the economics of AI? - MIT News
Dec 6, 2024 · Since much economic growth comes from tech innovation, the way societies use artificial intelligence is of keen interest to MIT Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu, who has published several …
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact - MIT News
Jan 17, 2025 · MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
MIT engineers grow “high-rise” 3D chips
Dec 18, 2024 · MIT researchers fabricated 3D chips with alternating layers of semiconducting material grown directly on top of each other. The method eliminates thick silicon between layers, leading to …
New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient ...
Jun 18, 2025 · A low-cost, scalable fabrication technology developed at MIT can integrate fast, efficient gallium nitride transistors onto a standard silicon chip, which could boost the performance of …
This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical ...
Jan 15, 2025 · New insect-scale microrobots can fly more than 100 times longer than previous versions. The new bots, also significantly faster and more agile, could someday be used to pollinate fruits and …
QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2025-26
Jun 18, 2025 · MIT was named the top university in the world in the QS World University Rankings for the 14th straight year. The Institute was also ranked the world’s top university in 11 subject areas.
When will autonomous vehicles and self-driving cars hit the road?
May 30, 2025 · A new World Economic Forum white paper explores what the next decade will look like for autonomous vehicles – and which countries are leading the charge.
Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
Nov 18, 2025 · MIT researchers designed a device that quickly recovers drinking water from an atmospheric water harvesting material. The system uses ultrasonic waves to shake the water out of …
New AI agent learns to use CAD to create 3D objects from sketches
Nov 19, 2025 · VideoCAD, a new AI model that uses CAD software much like a human would, lowers the barrier to entry for design, helping people without years of CAD training to create 3D models …