Peter Dizikes writes for the MIT News Office
People’s desire to share news content on social media can hinder their ability to judge its truthfulness accurately, according to an MIT study.
The Indonesian government has implemented a debit card system to issue food aid, and seen a remarkable improvement in the effectiveness of the scheme.
A study led by an MIT economist found that attending preschool at age 4 significantly increases the chances of children's enrolling in higher education.
An automated system called Guardian is being developed by the Toyota Research Institute to amplify human control in a vehicle, as opposed to removing it.
Robots are more widely adopted where populations are older, to fill in labour gaps caused by an ageing industrial work force. according to a new study.
A new study by MIT researchers suggests that crowdsourced accuracy judgements from normal readers can be just as impactful as professional fact checkers.
An MIT study examines senior citizens across the U.S. and concludes some locations potentially enhance longevity - although the reasons remain unclear.
The research method used could be applied to a range of urban settings across the world and emphasizes the functionality of a neighborhood’s elements.
MIT researchers found fact-checking labels that came after the false headline were more effective at reducing people's misclassification of headlines.
An MIT study has found social media's built-in craving for likes is affecting our ability to objectively analyze the accuracy of online news before clicking 'share'.
A study finds that robots in the workplace are driving employment inequality. Jobs are being lost at a far higher rate than opportunities are available.
A study in France has found that firms that rapidly introduce an automated workforce can excel. Here's how using robots in manufacturing impacts workers.
A new study shows that improved translation software boosted eBay's international trade — a notable case of machine learning having an impact on economic activity.
20 percent of kidneys in the U.S. that could be transplanted in the 24 to 48-hour situations are never used.
MIT researchers in Kenya have increased the rate of success of TB treatment by 9%, their study concluded. This was achieved through an interactive mobile platform which reminded the patie...
