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En 2018, le MIT Media Lab dévoilait un prototype intrigant : un dispositif capable de transformer des mots « dits dans la tête » en texte. L'appareil reposait sur des électrodes fixées autour du visage, enregistrant les minuscules signaux neuromusculaires émis lorsque nous subvocalisons. « Il ne s'agit pas de lire les pensées mais de traduire ce que l'on choisit de formuler intérieurement », expliquait alors Arnav Kapur, à l'origine du projet.Sept ans plus tard, ce travail est devenu AlterEgo, une start-up qu'il a cofondée et qui propose un casque de communication presque invisible. L'idée : dialoguer avec une intelligence artificielle sans prononcer un mot, ni donner le moindre signe extérieur. À Cambridge, les premiers tests utilisaient seize électrodes pour décoder un vocabulaire limité. Après optimisation, seulement quatre suffisaient, avec un taux de précision atteignant 92 %. Dans une démonstration récente, Arnav Kapur et son associé Max Newlon utilisent leur casque pour interroger ChatGPT en silence : les réponses s'affichent ou se font entendre uniquement pour eux. « On peut taper à la vitesse de la pensée », résume Newlon.Le casque reprend ce principe dans une version compacte. Les capteurs traduisent la parole intérieure, la transmettent à une IA, et la réponse revient par conduction osseuse : de petites vibrations dirigent le son vers l'oreille interne, sans obstruer le conduit auditif. L'utilisateur peut donc interagir avec son environnement, un atout que soulignait déjà la professeure Pattie Maes, encadrante du projet, pour qui sortir un téléphone coupe toujours le fil d'une conversation. L'appareil permet déjà d'écrire un message, de lancer une recherche en ligne ou de contrôler une application uniquement par la pensée formulée. Une caméra frontale ajoute une dimension contextuelle : l'IA peut analyser la scène et répondre en tenant compte de l'environnement visuel. Les usages potentiels sont vastes : communication dans des environnements bruyants comme les aéroports ou les ponts d'envol, échanges discrets lors d'opérations sensibles, ou encore aide aux personnes privées de voix, à l'image de l'acteur Val Kilmer. AlterEgo ouvre dès maintenant un accès anticipé pour les curieux. Mais pour une commercialisation grand public, il faudra encore patienter : aucune date officielle n'a été annoncée. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hon är en av Sveriges vassaste röster inom AI – alltid nyfiken, alltid nyanserad och aldrig rädd för att ställa de svåra frågorna. I det här avsnittet möter vi Paulina Modlitba, MIT Media Lab-alumn, techrådgivare och högaktuell som författare till boken ”Vad fan ska vi med AI till?”. Vi pratar om AI:s ”tonårsfas” där förälskelse och tvivel går hand i hand, om hur bias kan göra tekniken farlig i fel sammanhang och varför ledarskap och kultur är avgörande för att AI ska skapa verklig nytta istället för att fastna i projektpiloternas gravplats.Samtidigt är detta en berättelse om rösten som verktyg: hur Paulina byggt ett eget ”mediehus” och varför människa + AI fungerar bäst som samarbetspartners där urval, omdöme och tonalitet är våra verkliga superkrafter. Vi blickar också framåt mot en möjlig ljuspunkt i EU, där reglering och integritet kan gå hand i hand med innovation. Ett samtal för dig som vill göra AI mindre läskigt och mer användbart – med människan i centrum.Tack för att du lyssnar!

What happens to your brain when you use AI? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore current research into how large language models affect our cognition, memory, and learning with Nataliya Kosmyna, research scientist at the MIT Media Lab. Is AI good for us? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/your-brain-on-chatgpt-with-nataliya-kosmyna/Thanks to our Patrons Jacqueline Scripps, Jose Mireles, Eric Divelbiss, francisco carbajal medina, Sahil Pethe, Vivekanandhan Viswanathan, Kurt R, Daniel D. Chisebwe, Landslide, Sebastian Davalos, Bob Case, Mark Rempel, Lucas Fowler, Cindy, Wizulus Redikulus, Hector Alvarado, Matt Cochrane, Ari Warren, Mark, Jorge Ochoa, Leena Z, Donald BeLow, Zach Woodbury, Jeffery Hicks, Ibolinger, Subri Kovilmadam, Danielle Stepien, Justin Akins, Richard, Tai Vokins, Dan O'Connell, Evelyn Lhea, Siva Sankar, Jack Bremner, mcb_2011, Saronitegang, dante wisch, Adnrea Salgado Corres, Jarrod C., Micheal Maiman, Ivan Arsov, Patrick Spillane, Aarush, Brad Lester, Anna Wolosiak-Tomaszewska, Jon A, Ali Shahid, K. Rich Jr., Kevin Wade, Suzy Stroud, Expery Mental, Ian jenkins, Tim Baldwin, John Billesdon, Hugo, Mason Lake, Judith Grimes, G Mysore, Mark Stueve, Cuntess Bashory, Jock Hoath, Payton Noel, and Leon Rivera for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1255 Chrome's Cage: Inside Google's Growing Surveillance Empire Imagine your browser isn't neutral but a listening post—feeding Big Tech a steady stream of your searches, keystrokes, and private moments. On Strange Planet, Katherine Albrecht—privacy researcher, bestselling author, and StartMail co-founder—walks us through how Chrome became a portal for surveillance, how AI and predictive analytics harvest our lives, and what it means when courts cement Google's dominance. We interrogate the collision of technology, law, and power, ask whether citizens can still fight back, and map concrete steps to reclaim privacy. A wake-up call: convenience traded for control, and time is running out. Listen, learn, act—before your freedoms quietly vanish. GUEST: Dr. Katherine Albrecht is a privacy researcher and consumer-rights advocate with degrees from Harvard and studies at the MIT Media Lab. She co-founded privacy-focused StartMail, co-authored the bestseller Spychips, has testified before lawmakers, and hosts a syndicated radio show—arguing for decades that RFID, browser dominance, and AI are tools of mass surveillance. WEBSITES: https://www.startmail.com https://katherine-albrecht.com BOOKS: Spychips: How Major Corporations and Government Plan to Track Your Every Move with RFID I Won't Take the Mark: A Bible Book and Contract for Children SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FABRIC BY GERBER LIFE Life insurance that's designed to be fast and affordable. You could get instant coverage with no medical exam for qualified applicants.   Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family.  Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric dot com slash STRANGE TESBROS We're a small business built by Tesla owners, for Tesla owners. Everything we do is about helping our customers customize, protect, and maintain their ride — whether it's through our products or YouTube how-tos and reviews.  Go to tesbros.com and use code POD15 for 15% off your first order. ⁠BUTCHERBOX⁠ ButcherBox delivers better meat and seafood straight to your door – including 100% grass-fed beef,free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. Right now, ButcherBox is offering our listeners $20 off their first box and free protein for a year. Go to ⁠ButcherBox.com/strange⁠ to get this limited time offer and free shipping always. Don't forget to use our link so they know we sent you. HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange QUINCE BEDDING Cool, Relaxed Bedding. Woven from 100% European flax linen. Visit QUINCE BEDDING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!  https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm  Three monthly subscriptions to choose from.  Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.  Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF  off any subscription.  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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https://swiy.co/go-most-ai-projects-failCoincidentally, just in the last week, three seemingly unrelated things happened, but they are all connected.First, according to some research published by MIT Media Lab, where they surveyed leaders across many organisations and industries, a staggering 95% of AI projects failed. They didn't meet their goals – whether they were for productivity gains, bottom-line results, customer enagement, or whatever.Second, I was speaking last week at a conference for school principals in Wellington, New Zealand, and one principal asked me:“Are we responsible for creating the AI policy for our school? It seems like a lot of work!”And third, the group Thinkers360 recently listed me among their Top 50 Thought Leaders in Change Management this year, which of course I was chuffed about.So what's the common thread between those three things?Well, it's about people.And AI.And people working with AI.So, my question is: Are YOU doing enough to bring your people along on the AI journey?Let's look at those three things.First, the MIT Media Lab survey:The leaders surveyed said the reason for the failure was because AI just isn't good enough yet.But the researchers found that wasn't the real problem. When they dug a little deeper, they found the real problem was the leaders hadn't done enough to engage their people.They had just thrown the Bright Shiny Object at them.Told them to make it work.Expected to get instant results.And of course it didn't work – because the people weren't on board.The solution is similar for those school principals.I said to that principal – and this applies to all leaders – Yes, the AI policy IS your responsibility. But you don't have to do all the work.In fact, the best thing you can do is identify AI champions in your team to lead the AI journey for you. They are already keen and enthusiastic about AI. You need to give them a framework, some guardrails, and resources – but let them take the lead. And help them bring the rest of the team on the journey.And what about change management?Change management seems like something from the 1990s, right? But it's still just as relevant today, especially in a new area like AI.If you have ever been in – or led – any sort of change management, digital transformation, or the like, you know it will only ever work if people are engaged first.It's always about people firist, technology second.If you don't have the hearts and minds of your people, then the process is doomed to fail.So how do you do that?Of course, there's no simple solution or sure-fire formula. But a good first step is to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with your team about AI. Not about the technology, but about how they FEEL about AI. The good, the bad, and the ugly.Win their hearts over first. Engage them at a heart level before you think about engaging them at a head level.For help with this, download my worksheet about facilitating this conversation with your team.Download the worksheet:https://swiy.co/go-most-ai-projects-fail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI going to go the same way as computing: from colossal LLMs owned by a few companies to billions of networked AI agents? How does that parallel one of the great underappreciated secrets of the human brain? Join this week with guest MIT Media Lab professor (and AI-decentralizer) Ramesh Raskar.

MIT's ‘95% of AI pilots fail' headline is a litmus test: will people think critically, or just swallow clickbait?Unfortunately, the latter won.The MIT '95 % of AI pilots fail' study has taken over the internet, and it's one of the worst studies I've ever read. (And I've read thousands.) ↳ So, what's the truth?↳ Is AI a bubble that's about to pop? ↳ Why is this study rubbish? ↳ And how does it impact you? Don't miss out.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:MIT AI Study Claims 95% Failure RateBreakdown of MIT Study MethodologyImpact of Viral MIT AI Study HeadlinesFlaws in MIT Study ROI MeasurementComparison With Reputable AI ROI StudiesMIT Study's Biased Participant SelectionNanda Project Marketing in MIT ReportFive Major Red Flags in MIT AI ResearchBusiness Implications of Flawed AI Pilots DataHow Media Sensationalizes AI Study ResultsTimestamps:00:00 "MIT AI Study Critique"04:16 AI Investments Trigger Stock Market Decline06:37 "Host's Background Overview"10:58 Flawed AI Study Critique13:28 MIT Study Highlights AI Implementation Challenges18:58 AI Work Trends & ROI Insights20:17 "Crossing the Gen AI Divide"23:25 Flawed Study with Misleading Claims29:34 "Uncritical Reposting Spurs Fake Study"30:30 "Read Studies, Not Summaries"Keywords:MIT AI study, 95% AI pilot failure, enterprise AI pilots, generative AI ROI, AI pilot success rate, AI project failure, state of AI in business, gen AI divide, MIT Media Lab, AI investment, AI implementation challenges, AI return on investment, AI research methodology, AI study critique, AI marketing, Nanda project, AI vendor solutions, agentic web, MCP protocol, A2A protocol, Fortune article, AI media coverage, stock market impact, NVIDIA stock drop, Palantir, ARM stock, qualitative AI data, AI structured interviews, AI industry surveys, IDC AI research, Snowflake ESG report, McKinsey AI analysis, Microsoft Work Trend Index, Boston Consulting Group AI study, AI adoption rates, enterprise AI transformation, sample size in AI studies, research limitations, AI productivity impact, AI workflow automation, AI business decisions, AI bubble, AI reporting in media, AI pilot timeline, enterprise AI tools, AI agent capabilities, AI autonomy, custom AI solutions, AI study bias, marketing disguised as research, sensationalized AI studies.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Kwindla “Kwin” Kramer is the CEO and Co-founder of Daily, a leading real-time video platform that provides APIs for integrating audio, video, and AI into apps. Under his leadership, Daily has powered millions of video and voice minutes each month for clients like AWS, Google, Epic, and Nvidia, and is recognized as a Y Combinator Top Company. An MIT Media Lab alumnus, Kwin previously co-founded Oblong Industries, creator of the gesture-based interfaces seen in Minority Report. He is passionate about advancing distributed systems and AI to shape the future of telehealth, education, and conversational technology. In this episode… Imagine a virtual assistant that not only schedules your appointments but also remembers every detail of past interactions — across healthcare, education, and even gaming. What if seamless real-time audio, video, and AI tools could elevate these experiences for everyone, not just the tech elite? How did the journey of making this technology accessible to millions actually unfold? Kwin Kramer pioneered developer infrastructure that makes embedding real-time audio, video, and AI into products simple and scalable. Drawing on his experience at Y Combinator and Oblong Industries, he learned to bridge the gap between imagination and reality for companies such as Boeing and GE. With Daily, Kwin shifted to empowering startups in telehealth, edtech, and more with open, scalable tools. His work enables doctors, teachers, and other professionals to harness AI and real-time media, signaling a future where AI copilots transform daily life. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Kwin Kramer, CEO and Co-founder of Daily. They explore the evolution of developer tools, lessons from Y Combinator, and how open-source ecosystems are shaping healthcare, education, and more. The conversation covers how Daily powers telehealth, adaptive learning, and conversational agents; the shift from custom demos to scalable APIs; and why the future of software is voice-first and deeply personalized.

Heavy ChatGPT use may help short-term tasks—but it can quietly weaken your brain. In this episode, Paul and Matt unpack a new MIT Media Lab study and explain how durable skills act like muscles: neglect them, and they atrophy. They close with a blueprint to keep yours sharp with a few minutes a day. Five Key Learnings: MIT study found weaker brain activity and “cognitive debt” after ChatGPT use. Overreliance on AI dulls critical thinking and originality. Durable skills—like communication and problem-solving—need reps. Daily practice (even 5–10 mins) keeps skills from rusting. T-shaped careers rely on both depth and breadth—neglecting either costs you.Resources mentioned in this episode: MIT Media Lab / Tech & Learning article on “Your Brain on ChatGPT”Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

Tambours et trompettes - c'est un départ pour la saison 6 d'IA café!  Au programme:Étude du MIT Media Lab - 95% des projets AI en entreprise échouent lamentablement! (The GenAI Divide-State of AI in business 2025).ChatGPT5 ! Retour sur l'étude du MIT – Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing TaskNanobanana - Google AI Studio - Generation d'images  Exploration d'un texte de Philippa Hardman : l'enseignement supérieur et la fonction « étude » de ChatGPT.Les « chemins de désir », l'intelligence artificiellement augmentée et la menace à l'expertise.Les limites des chatbots AI comme outil de soutien et d'accompagnement à la détresse psychologique.Luc Ferry - IA: grand remplacement ou complémentaritéLa littéracie en IA comme objectif institutionnel et organisationnel.Changement de directeur au MILA (L'institut québécois d'intelligence artificielle). Évolution et suivi de l'European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). Les proposition réglementaires (à venir) de l'agence des marchés financiers (AMF). La création vidéo – Sora vs MidJourneyLes promesses de l'IA en santéLa Commission Gallant - Les dépassements de coûts en informatique et la préparation aux grands chantiers IA dans les systèmes informatiques gouvernementaux.Explorer l'IA dans le domaine des sciences géomatiques. La posture techno critique de l'équipe d'IA Café.Bonne écoute.Production et animation: Jean-François Sénéchal, Ph.DCollaborateurs et collaboratrices (BaristIAs):  Jean-François Sénéchal, Stéphane Mineo, Shirley Plumerand, Véronique Tremblay et Marie-Ève Vachon Savary  Collaborateurs et collaboratrices:  Véronique Tremblay, Stéphane Mineo, Frédérick Plamondon, Shirley Plumerand, Sylvain Munger Ph.D, Ève Gaumond, Benjamin Leblanc, Marie-Ève Vachon Savary.OBVIA Observatoire international sur les impacts sociétaux de l'intelligence artificielleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, hosted by Rhea Kelly, we explore the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include Tripti Sinha taking over as president and CEO of Internet2, a report from Anthropic on how faculty utilize generative AI, and an MIT Media Lab report revealing the shortcomings of enterprise AI investments. For more in-depth stories and analysis on higher ed tech, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider 00:15 New Leadership at Internet2 00:55 Generative AI in Academia 01:34 Enterprise AI Reality Check 02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: Internet2 Announces a New President and CEO to Step Up in October Top 3 Faculty Uses of Gen AI MIT Report: Most Organizations See No Business Return on Gen AI Investments   Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.

You got duped.The MIT '95 % of AI pilots fail' study has taken over the internet, and it's one of the worst studies I've ever read. (And I've read thousands.) ↳ So, what's the truth?↳ Is AI a bubble that's about to pop? ↳ Why is this study rubbish? ↳ And how does it impact you? Join us and we'll dish it all.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:MIT AI Study Claims 95% Failure RateBreakdown of MIT Study MethodologyImpact of Viral MIT AI Study HeadlinesFlaws in MIT Study ROI MeasurementComparison With Reputable AI ROI StudiesMIT Study's Biased Participant SelectionNanda Project Marketing in MIT ReportFive Major Red Flags in MIT AI ResearchBusiness Implications of Flawed AI Pilots DataHow Media Sensationalizes AI Study ResultsTimestamps:00:00 "MIT AI Study Critique"04:16 AI Investments Trigger Stock Market Decline06:37 "Host's Background Overview"10:58 Flawed AI Study Critique13:28 MIT Study Highlights AI Implementation Challenges18:58 AI Work Trends & ROI Insights20:17 "Crossing the Gen AI Divide"23:25 Flawed Study with Misleading Claims29:34 "Uncritical Reposting Spurs Fake Study"30:30 "Read Studies, Not Summaries"Keywords:MIT AI study, 95% AI pilot failure, enterprise AI pilots, generative AI ROI, AI pilot success rate, AI project failure, state of AI in business, gen AI divide, MIT Media Lab, AI investment, AI implementation challenges, AI return on investment, AI research methodology, AI study critique, AI marketing, Nanda project, AI vendor solutions, agentic web, MCP protocol, A2A protocol, Fortune article, AI media coverage, stock market impact, NVIDIA stock drop, Palantir, ARM stock, qualitative AI data, AI structured interviews, AI industry surveys, IDC AI research, Snowflake ESG report, McKinsey AI analysis, Microsoft Work Trend Index, Boston Consulting Group AI study, AI adoption rates, enterprise AI transformation, sample size in AI studies, research limitations, AI productivity impact, AI workflow automation, AI business decisions, AI bubble, AI reporting in media, AI pilot timeline, enterprise AI tools, AI agent capabilities, AI autonomy, custom AI solutions, AI study bias, marketing disguised as research, sensationalized AI studies.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

Step into the future of enterprise AI with Kathy Pham, Workday VP of AI, and Dr. Kate Darling, Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab. In this insightful conversation, they challenge notions of AI as a replacement, advocating for a powerful human-AI partnership. Discover how responsible AI integration, built on robust data foundations, can unlock unprecedented human potential and drive strategic outcomes in your organization. A must-listen for C-level leaders navigating the evolving landscape of work.

The revelation that shattered systems thinking: Replacing every combustion car with electric vehicles improves urban efficiency by only 6%—revealing why isolated optimizations fail in complex ecosystems.Dr. Parfait Atchadé from MIT Media Lab discovered this through quantum-enhanced urban modeling in Boston's Kendall Square. His breakthrough: humanized AI agents with emotional architectures that "live" in virtual cities for decades of compressed time, then vote on configurations—exposing the systematic failure of single-variable optimization. Paradigm Shifts:→ The Single-Solution Trap: Complex systems require the vast majority of improvements from interconnected changes—individual optimizations create illusion of progress while missing systemic impact→ Quantum Superposition Planning: Test multiple city configurations simultaneously rather than sequential scenarios—compress 40 years of urban experience into months of simulation→ Agents with Feelings: AI agents embedded with emotional models (joy, fear, anger, sadness) provide qualitative experience data impossible to capture from human stakeholders→ Portfolio Voting Revolution: Beyond binary decisions—split voting percentages across options like investment portfolios, enabling nuanced collective optimization→ Traditional systems modeling: Sequential scenario testing vs. Quantum approach: Parallel reality simulation with dramatic efficiency gainsThe Innovation: Humanized Agent-Based Modeling (h-ABM) creates digital beings with memory, perception, and emotional responses that navigate virtual systems, accumulating experiences and providing stakeholder insights traditional analytics cannot capture.Strategic Application: Any complex ecosystem requiring multi-stakeholder optimization—from organizational transformation to supply chain design—can leverage quantum-enhanced modeling with emotionally-intelligent agents.Strategic Reframe: The most adaptive ecosystems will shift from asking "How do we optimize individual components?" to understanding: "How do we architect systems where quantum-enhanced agents can help us reveal the hidden interdependencies that single-solution approaches systematically miss?"#EcosystemicFutures #QuantumComputing #SystemsThinking #UrbanPlanning #MIT #ComplexSystems #AgentBasedModelingGuest: Dr. Parfait Atchadé, Research Affiliate, MIT Media Lab | Strategic Business Officer, Lighthouse DIGHost: Marco Annunziata, Co-founder, Annunziata & Desai AdvisorsSeries Hosts: Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center Dyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is provided by NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works.

Everyone is asking questions about Trump’s connections to Jefferey Epstein, but the president isn’t the only powerful person or institution linked to him. You might know that connections to convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein led to the resignation of the director of the MIT Media Lab, Joi Ito, after a Ronan Farrow exposé. But fewer people know that Arwa Mboya, an MIT student and Kenyan virtual reality programmer, bravely called for Ito to step down before Farrow’s piece. She was isolated and attacked for her bravery, before history proved her right. Mboya talks about how the bravery and community of women and girls gave her the courage to take a stand. Here’s our recent episode looking at Trump’s connections to Epstein: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epstein-files-firestorm-shows-the-power-of/id1520715907?i=1000718024227See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto's rise, the forces that shaped its growth, and what the crypto landscape will evolve into.This discussion is part of a special series in the Ripple Effect podcast called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach into academia was not an accident—it was a deliberate campaign of influence, and the institutions that took his money were not naïve. From Harvard University to MIT, prestigious institutions shamelessly accepted millions from Epstein, even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. He was paraded through campuses, granted offices, and allowed to rub elbows with some of the most powerful intellectuals in the world. Harvard, for example, gave him a personal office and continued to associate with him long after his reputation had been shredded. MIT Media Lab staff referred to him as “Voldemort”—he who must not be named—while simultaneously courting his funding in secret, proving the hypocrisy wasn't subtle, it was baked into the institution.What's more damning is the moral contortionism these institutions employed to justify their partnerships. Academia, which claims to be a beacon of ethics and enlightenment, became a laundromat for Epstein's blood money. Professors, researchers, and administrators who should have known better either stayed silent or openly defended the transactions, rationalizing them with talk of “advancing science” or “unrestricted gifts.” In truth, they weren't advancing anything but their own ambitions and budgets. By embracing a convicted predator with open arms, these institutions exposed a rot within academia—where prestige and funding outweighed integrity, and the doors swung open for a monster who knew how to play the game.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein Donated Millions To These Scientists And Institutes

Jeffrey Epstein's reach into academia was not an accident—it was a deliberate campaign of influence, and the institutions that took his money were not naïve. From Harvard University to MIT, prestigious institutions shamelessly accepted millions from Epstein, even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. He was paraded through campuses, granted offices, and allowed to rub elbows with some of the most powerful intellectuals in the world. Harvard, for example, gave him a personal office and continued to associate with him long after his reputation had been shredded. MIT Media Lab staff referred to him as “Voldemort”—he who must not be named—while simultaneously courting his funding in secret, proving the hypocrisy wasn't subtle, it was baked into the institution.What's more damning is the moral contortionism these institutions employed to justify their partnerships. Academia, which claims to be a beacon of ethics and enlightenment, became a laundromat for Epstein's blood money. Professors, researchers, and administrators who should have known better either stayed silent or openly defended the transactions, rationalizing them with talk of “advancing science” or “unrestricted gifts.” In truth, they weren't advancing anything but their own ambitions and budgets. By embracing a convicted predator with open arms, these institutions exposed a rot within academia—where prestige and funding outweighed integrity, and the doors swung open for a monster who knew how to play the game.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein Donated Millions To These Scientists And InstitutesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach into academia was not an accident—it was a deliberate campaign of influence, and the institutions that took his money were not naïve. From Harvard University to MIT, prestigious institutions shamelessly accepted millions from Epstein, even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. He was paraded through campuses, granted offices, and allowed to rub elbows with some of the most powerful intellectuals in the world. Harvard, for example, gave him a personal office and continued to associate with him long after his reputation had been shredded. MIT Media Lab staff referred to him as “Voldemort”—he who must not be named—while simultaneously courting his funding in secret, proving the hypocrisy wasn't subtle, it was baked into the institution.What's more damning is the moral contortionism these institutions employed to justify their partnerships. Academia, which claims to be a beacon of ethics and enlightenment, became a laundromat for Epstein's blood money. Professors, researchers, and administrators who should have known better either stayed silent or openly defended the transactions, rationalizing them with talk of “advancing science” or “unrestricted gifts.” In truth, they weren't advancing anything but their own ambitions and budgets. By embracing a convicted predator with open arms, these institutions exposed a rot within academia—where prestige and funding outweighed integrity, and the doors swung open for a monster who knew how to play the game.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein Donated Millions To These Scientists And InstitutesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Kate Darling, PhD, an expert on robots and their impact on humans. Just as animals have become helpers and companions over the centuries, so will robots, according to Dr. Kate Darling, a Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab, where she leads the robotics, ethics & society research team at the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI). She is the author of The New Breed: What Our History With Animals Reveals About Our Future With Robots. Kate's work explores the intersections of robotic technology and society, with a particular emphasis on legal, economic, social, and ethical issues. She runs experiments, holds workshops, writes, and speaks about some of the most interesting developments in the world of human-robot interaction, and where we might find ourselves in the future.  Kate joins Dan Hesse to discuss the implications of robots on job design and their future role as our close companions. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here! And just fyi, We are always grateful for your 5-star review on Spotify and Apple podcasts, which helps us reach even more people!! SHOW NOTES: KATE DARLING: BIO: BIO: Kate Darling, PhD BOOK: The New Breed: What Our History with Animals Reveals About our Future with Robots, by Kate Darling WEBSITE: https://www.katedarling.org/ TEDTalk:

Episode: 2493 Child's Play: the role of play in education.  Today, child's play.

In this episode of Humanitarian AI Today, guest host Doug Smith, Acting CEO of Data Friendly Space, speaks with Pradyumna Chari, a postdoctoral associate at the MIT Media Lab about Project NANDA. This initiative is building the foundational layer for an internet of AI agents through a broad coalition of academic institutions, major technology corporations, specialized AI startups, and the open-source community. Pradyumna explains how components like the NANDA Index create a "handshake layer" for intelligent agents to discover, coordinate, and transact with each other. This system is designed to shape the future of knowledge sharing, enabling agents to transact in privacy-preserving "intelligence" and "insights" rather than raw data. Doug and Pradyumna explore how this unlocks the potential for a "mesh" of interconnected agents to revolutionize humanitarian response. With this technology in a formative stage—much like the early World Wide Web—the humanitarian community has a critical opportunity to help shape its infrastructure. Tune in to learn how your organization can get involved and ensure this powerful new ecosystem is built to meet humanitarian needs from the ground up. Episode notes: https://humanitarianaitoday.medium.com/pradyumna-chari-introduces-project-nanda-to-humanitarian-organizations-333478f5f049

The AMI Procedure and Magneto Micrometry   This week I was honored to have back on my podcast, Dr Hugh Herr. Hugh is a bilateral below knee amputee and a professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT. He directs the MIT Biomechatronics Group and Co-directs the K. Lisa Yang Center for Bionics. Time Magazine coined Hugh the 'Leader of the Bionic Age'. He has also authored and co-authored over 350 peer-reviewed manuscripts and patents, chronicling the science and technology behind his many innovations. Dr. Hugh Herr is, in short, making huge contributions in the amputee community, giving amputees a hopeful future in living active and healthy lives. Today, we discuss the AMI procedure (agonist-antagonist myoneural interface) which is the surgery I just had done in Boston with Dr Matthew Carty (co-creator of this surgery with Hugh) on June 20. I was back in the MIT Media Lab over a year and a half ago, when I first met Hugh while I was a control group to test their bionic knee based on my traditional amputation. Little did I know that less than two years later I would undergo groundbreaking surgery to improve my limb and prepare my body to use the myoneural knee that is soon to be made commercial. This is exciting and unbelievable technology that brings hope and excitement to me, as an amputee, because we are going to see a huge change in our mobility based on this type of procedure plus the bionics, 3D printed sockets, and the Magneto Micrometry that is coming out of MIT!   Hugh working with a PhD student on the "bionic" knee. Photo credit. Jimmy Day/MIT Media Lab   Amputees, get excited for what is coming! Our future looks so bright and we are going to have technology on our side so we can reach our goals and dream big dreams!   Listen in as Hugh takes us through everything coming down the MIT Media Lab pipeline and how it'll work together to make us stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever before! Warriors, this is incredible and inspiring! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Hugh, for taking time out of your very busy schedule to speak with me and bring more visibility to our future as amputees and for all the innovations and dedication to making us more complete and more than capable than we ever thought possible. We appreciate you and all of your students and colleagues at MIT and MassGeneral.   For more information on the AMI procedure check out my June 9, 2025 episode with Dr. Matthew Carty HERE And for a more in depth conversation with Dr. Hugh Herr about his journey, you can listen HERE   If you have any questions or thoughts on these technological advancements, please reach out to me and let's have a conversation! Hope you all have a beautiful week ahead. And as always, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!!!   Much love,  

Join us on this episode of Trending in Education as Mike Palmer talks with Dr. Margaret Honey, President and CEO of the Scratch Foundation. We dive into the world of Scratch, the visual programming language that's empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Dr. Honey shares her unique career path, starting from her high school days reading about experimental schools to her impactful work at Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) and the New York Hall of Science. We explore how Scratch, developed at the MIT Media Lab by Mitch Resnick, isn't just about teaching kids to code formally, but about providing an accessible, playful tool for creative expression. Discover how over 150 million young people have used the platform since 2007, creating more than a billion projects. We discuss the critical role of curiosity and imagination in a world increasingly shaped by AI, emphasizing how these distinctly human attributes help us remain in the driver's seat of technology. Learn about the maker's mindset embedded in Scratch, where users actively engage with the platform to bring their ideas to life through games, stories, and animated environments. We also differentiate between Scratch Junior (for younger children) and Scratch, highlighting how the platform fosters durable skills like grit, resilience, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Dr. Honey explains Scratch's commitment to maintaining productive struggle and experimentation, ensuring AI serves as a tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity and problem-solving. We also discuss the broader implications for K-12 education, the shift towards using technology as a generative tool for problem-solving and knowledge representation, and the importance of fostering a sense of agency in learners. Dr. Honey touches on the PISA assessment's new "Learning in the Digital World" component and how it aligns with Scratch's constructivist principles. Finally, we hear about the "Curiosity Convening" in October 2025, bringing together global researchers and practitioners to explore the most effective ways to nurture curious, hands-on learning. Key Takeaways: Cultivating Curiosity & Imagination: In an AI-driven world, human attributes like curiosity and imagination are crucial for staying in control of technology and fostering creative competencies. The Maker's Mindset and Durable Skills: Scratch promotes an active "maker's mindset," encouraging children to build and create, thereby developing essential durable skills such as grit, resilience, logical thinking, and debugging. AI as an Enhancement, Not a Replacement: The Scratch Foundation aims for AI to be a tool that aids problem-solving and sparks curiosity, rather than performing tasks for users, preserving the valuable "productive struggle" in learning. Learning as Development: Emphasizing that learning is a foundational form of human development, fostering interaction, collaboration, and a sense of agency, rather than solely focusing on test outcomes. Global Shift in Education: We are seeing a global movement, exemplified by the OECD's new assessment, towards using technology as a generative tool for problem-solving and building representations of knowledge, shifting beyond simply learning to code. Don't miss this insightful conversation that illuminates the future of education, work, and how we can empower the next generation with the skills and mindset to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Video versions are up on Youtube and Spotify.

Work progresses on code name "Bento Fit" as Steve does some performance refactoring using Aider and Claude 4 Sonnet while Kotaro polishes up the iOS 26 UI changes. We also have a discussion on the trade-offs of using "AI" tools in programming and the importance of intellectual labor and little bit about what it means to be a "professional."## Show Notes- BentoFit: The Story So far- Steve: Improved loading time by “pair programming” with Aider and Claude Sonnet 4- Kotaro: iOS 26 UI updates- Next: - Kotaro: Dashboard interactions, customization - Steve: Independent loading of views, more HealthKit types - Aaron: Workout trends- Are LLMs Making us Dumber? - MIT Media Lab paper: https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/ - Cal Newport discussing the results of MIT Media Lab paper: https://youtu.be/LB73n33cHOY- Wrap-Up- One more thing: Azam Sharp Foundation Models Framework Course - https://azamsharp.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-the-foundation-models-framework - Coupon code: PHILLY - Discount: 40% - Expires: July 31st, 2025## Chapters00:00 Introductions01:47 Bento Fit: The Story So Far04:05 "Pair Programming" With Aider and Claude Sonnet 424:55 iOS 26 UI Updates31:55 Bento Fit: Next Sprint37:45 The Trade-Offs of "AI" in Programming43:34 The Importance of Intellectual Labor54:43 Apple's "AI" Bet01:05:25 Wrap-Up01:05:51 One More Thing...01:07:31 TagIntro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Bhanu Prasad, an Impact Innovation Coach at Digital Impact Square (DISQ), a social innovation center based in Nashik, Maharashtra. DISQ uses cutting-edge digital technologies to address key societal challenges across sectors like Health, Education, Water, and Environment, and has been instrumental in guiding young entrepreneurs towards creating meaningful solutions for India's growing needs. Bhanu delves into the transition of young entrepreneurs into mature founders, sharing insights on how DISQ's mentorship programs and innovation platforms are driving this transformation. He also discusses one of his favorite startup success stories, highlighting how impactful solutions are emerging from DISQ. In this episode, Bhanu sheds light on his experience coaching healthcare startups, which are solving critical health issues in India, and offers a look at the exciting ed-tech startups being nurtured at DISQ. As the episode unfolds, Bhanu also shares his vision for the future of DISQ, outlining how the center plans to continue scaling innovations to address pressing social challenges in India.✨ ABOUT ME ✨ Hello, my name is Vidyangi (Vida) Patil. I am a mindset coach, author, and speaker. Five years ago when I started understanding success hacks for individuals, startups, and larger organizations little did I know I would end up working with mentors hail from Silicon Valley at Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and incubators and accelerators. All the way from guiding AI/ML startup founders in winning pitch competitions, and bagging investor appointments to helping youth entrepreneurs and women land their dream job or promotion, I plan to spill the beans of wisdom to launch you higher wherever you are in your life. I have successfully coached communities in social impact initiatives during COVID. Every week you will see new videos from me on career, personal growth, and technology trends to onboard your rocket ship to success!

In this episode, we are joined by Bhanu Prasad, an Impact Innovation Coach at Digital Impact Square (DISQ), an open social innovation center located in Nashik, Maharashtra. DISQ encourages the use of digital technologies to address significant social challenges in sectors such as Health, Hygiene, Housing, Transportation, Food, Agriculture, Energy, Water, Environment, Financial and Personal Security, Citizen Empowerment, Transparency, Education, and Skills Development across India. Founded on the collaborative principles inspired by the MIT Media Lab's Camera Culture research group, DISQ represents a unique platform where local communities, domain experts, the government, and industry partners converge to address these challenges. Through initiatives like the Kumbhathon, DISQ played a pivotal role in improving the experience at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest gatherings of human beings in the world. This effort not only enhanced visitor experiences but also demonstrated how technology-driven solutions can solve large-scale problems in real-time. Join us as Bhanu Prasad shares insights into DISQ's mission, the impact of digital innovations on social issues, and the incredible journey of leveraging technology for public good.✨ ABOUT ME ✨ Hello, my name is Vidyangi (Vida) Patil. I am a mindset coach, author, and speaker. Five years ago when I started understanding success hacks for individuals, startups, and larger organizations little did I know I would end up working with mentors hail from Silicon Valley at Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and incubators and accelerators. All the way from guiding AI/ML startup founders in winning pitch competitions, and bagging investor appointments to helping youth entrepreneurs and women land their dream job or promotion, I plan to spill the beans of wisdom to launch you higher wherever you are in your life. I have successfully coached communities in social impact initiatives during COVID. Every week you will see new videos from me on career, personal growth, and technology trends to onboard your rocket ship to success!

What if we told you that just one bad experience could send your customers running?

In this exciting episode of Pitch Cafe, we sit down with Divya, the founder of Sinewave AI, to discuss how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape. By addressing the time-consuming process of prior authorization, Sinewave AI has created a solution that turns 30-40 minutes of work into just 30 seconds. Hear how this innovation is saving doctors more than 2 hours a day, empowering them to focus on what truly matters—patient care. Tune in to learn more about this game-changing technology! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✨ ABOUT ME ✨ Hello, my name is Vidyangi (Vida) Patil. I am a mindset coach, author, and speaker. Five years ago when I started understanding success hacks for individuals, startups, and larger organizations little did I know I would end up working with mentors hail from Silicon Valley at Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and incubators and accelerators. All the way from guiding AI/ML startup founders in winning pitch competitions, and bagging investor appointments to helping youth entrepreneurs and women land their dream job or promotion, I plan to spill the beans of wisdom to launch you higher wherever you are in your life. I have successfully coached communities in social impact initiatives during COVID. Every week you will see new videos from me on career, personal growth, and technology trends to onboard your rocket ship to success!

In this episode of Pitch Cafe, we sit down with Jeel Patel, a young and ambitious entrepreneur who, just 1.5 years out of college, is already working on his third startup, FieldCamp. His latest venture is building the first fully AI-powered software for SMBs, tapping into a $3 billion market that even VCs struggle to understand. But what makes jeel confident in his success? It's not just the idea—it's his deep industry knowledge, his experienced team, and his ability to leverage real connections with SMBs. Tune in to hear jeel's insights on AI, startup challenges, and why this time, he's betting big! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✨ ABOUT ME ✨ Hello, my name is Vidyangi (Vida) Patil. I am a mindset coach, author, and speaker. Five years ago when I started understanding success hacks for individuals, startups, and larger organizations little did I know I would end up working with mentors hail from Silicon Valley at Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and incubators and accelerators. All the way from guiding AI/ML startup founders in winning pitch competitions, and bagging investor appointments to helping youth entrepreneurs and women land their dream job or promotion, I plan to spill the beans of wisdom to launch you higher wherever you are in your life. I have successfully coached communities in social impact initiatives during COVID. Every week you will see new videos from me on career, personal growth, and technology trends to onboard your rocket ship to success!

Welcome to another powerful episode of Pitch Cafe Podcast!

Une étude du MIT Media Lab révèle que l'usage des assistants IA, comme ChatGPT, réduit l'activité cérébrale lors de l'écriture, comparé à une rédaction autonome. Chloé Sondervorst explique que cette "dette cognitive" affecte créativité, mémoire et sentiment de propriété du texte. Trois groupes ont été testés : IA, moteur de recherche, et rédaction libre. Les textes générés avec IA étaient plus efficaces mais perçus comme moins originaux. L'ordre d'utilisation des outils s'est aussi avéré crucial. Les chercheurs appellent à une réflexion sur l'intégration stratégique de l'IA, notamment en éducation.

Welcome to a special episode covering everything happening at the RSAC 2025. Meet Sameer Ahirrao, Founder & CEO of Ardent Privacy, with 25+ years of experience working with global giants like Deloitte, Lockheed Martin, and Symantec. Joining him is Nick Salian, CISO at Cantor Fitzgeraldic, and an AI regulation expert who's played key roles at Wipro and Palo Alto Networks. In this episode, we dive deep into how AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, the biggest trends at RSA 2025, and why AI governance solutions are the next big thing. We also break down the concept of Data Bill of Materials and how Ardent Privacy helps organizations protect critical data infrastructures—whether you're launching new software or safeguarding legacy IT. Sameer's reference in the interview • "AI Ethics by Design Is the Way Ahead to P...

AI isn't just influencing your life — it's rewiring your brain.

In the latest episode of The Beat Podcast, host Sandy Vance discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare with Anmol Medan, CEO of RadiantGraph. They talk about how AI and Intelligent Personalization can improve the member experience with health plans. Their conversation also highlights the ongoing challenges in consumer engagement within the healthcare sector. RadiantGraph aims to bridge the gap by utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance consumer engagement for large healthcare organizations, particularly in the realm of health plans. If you have any questions about RadiantGraph, reach out to Anmol via LinkedIn or email him at anmolmedan@radiantgraph.com. In this episode, they talk about:❤️‍

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!   Are today's students losing their passion and sense of purpose—and how can educators help reignite it? In this final debrief episode of Season 10, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their standout interviews with a trio of trailblazers in creativity: astrobio futurist Billy Almon, MIT Media Lab's Dr. Leo Burd, and the legendary Dr. Teresa Amabile. The conversation dives deep into the value of biomimicry—learning from nature to solve classroom challenges, the importance of finding purpose and passion in creative learning, and how small wins can fuel motivation for both teachers and students. Matt and Cyndi also explore whether influences like the pandemic and increased screen time are dampening young people's intrinsic motivation, and discuss how creativity can play a key role in happiness throughout all stages of life, including retirement. This lively, insightful wrap-up invites educators to ask themselves and their students thought-provoking questions about what inspires them, what matters most, and how to foster environments where creativity thrives. Noteworthy Mentions Biomimicry in Education: Drawing inspiration from nature—like the calculated strike of a scorpion—to foster creativity and problem-solving in classroom environments. Five Ps of Creative Learning: A model discussed by Dr. Leo Burd, focusing on Passion, Project, Play, Peers and the crucial addition of Purpose in creative learning settings. Purpose and Passion: A pressing concern about whether today's students are struggling to find their "why," potentially due to pandemic disruptions, over-accommodation, or screen time overload. Progress Principle: Dr. Teresa Amabile's research on the power of recognizing small wins to sustain motivation and creativity—a strategy for both teachers and learners. Creativity Across the Lifespan: The empowering idea that creativity isn't just for the classroom—it's vital for happiness and fulfillment into retirement and beyond. Conversation Starters: Encouragement for teachers to ask students what matters to them and what they're passionate about, to help spark deeper engagement. Episodes Discussed: Billy Almon is an astrobio futurist known for his work in biomimicry and innovative approaches to creativity. Dr. Leo Burd is a researcher at the MIT Media Lab, where he explores creative learning frameworks and the integration of purpose into educational experiences. Dr. Teresa Amabile is a renowned scholar in the fields of creativity, motivation, and organizational behavior, widely recognized for her work on the progress principle and for championing creativity at every stage of life. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and join their Creativity Network for Educators at Curiosity2Connect! Check out our Podcast Website to dive deeper into Creativity in Education! For more information on Creativity in Education, check out: Matt's Website: Worwood Classroom Cyndi's Website: Creativity and Education

There's something to cold hard cash. You can hold it; you can smell it; it feels a certain way in your pocket. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Treasury Department to stop minting pennies. What happens as the world of currency goes increasingly digital? Will traditional currencies soon become a thing of the past? And who stands to benefit, and who might this rapid shift be hurting? Neha Narula, Director of the Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, joins The Excerpt to take a closer look at this transition period for money and how it might evolve.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Evans Shaw is CEO of Black Point Group, with wide-ranging interests in technology companies, impact investing and public service activism. His business creation, leadership, investment and board experience includes more than a dozen successful technology companies, employing more than 15,000 people worldwide, with a combined market valuation of tens of billions of dollars. These companies harness modern science to address important needs in healthcare and other markets. Early in his career, Shaw helped build a leading global consulting firm in food and agriculture. Shaw’s career has included extensive public service in science, arts, conservation and public policy. He has served on the faculty of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the Visiting Committee of the MIT Media Lab. He is a founding director of the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum, Chair-emeritus of The Jackson Laboratory, Treasurer emeritus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and he has been a global leader in science-based conservation of nature as a trustee of the National Park Foundation, as founding chair of the Sargasso Sea Alliance and Aspen High Seas Initiative, as a Patron of Nature to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, as a member of Ocean Elders, and as founder of Shaw Innovation Fellows and Second Century Stewardship for America’s national parks. He has served as a partner of Venrock Associates, on the board of Maine Medical Center, Hurricane Island Outward Bound, the scientific advisory board of Discovery Communications and Curiosity Stream, a member of the Executive Committee of the US-Israel Science and Technology Commission, YPO and CEO, a Fellow of The Explorers Club, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Leadership Council of the Service Year Alliance, and advisory councils of Just Capital, Polaris Venture Partners, Arctaris Impact Fund, Sustainable Harvest International, the Telluride Science and Research Center, Nautilus Media, Waterbear Media, Saildrone, Visby Medical, and the National Geographic Impact Story Lab. He supports his advocacy interests with the production of documentary films and is the author of a 2024 book entitled Wave Making: Inspired By Impact. Shaw is resident of the State of Maine along with his children and 12 grandchildren. Shaw has been awarded honorary degrees by Colby College, Bates College, Maine College of Art, the University of New England, and the University of Southern Maine. He is a recipient of the Leslie Cheek Medal from the College of William & Mary. Other honors have included induction into the Teddy Roosevelt Society, International SeaKeeper of Year, Blue Ocean Festival Wavemaker, Life Science Foundation Biotech Hall of Fame, honoree New York Restoration Project, UNH Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, Maine Creativity Center, and Maine Business Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are using chatbots in all kinds of ways — to search the web, get help with an online purchase, sometimes even for counseling. But there's a lot about this human-AI interaction we don't fully understand. Do these chatbots effectively combat loneliness or worsen social isolation? The answer — so far — is complicated, according to Cathy Fang, a second-year PhD student at MIT Media Lab who, along with researchers from OpenAI, studied how chatbot use affects human social and emotional wellbeing.

People are using chatbots in all kinds of ways — to search the web, get help with an online purchase, sometimes even for counseling. But there's a lot about this human-AI interaction we don't fully understand. Do these chatbots effectively combat loneliness or worsen social isolation? The answer — so far — is complicated, according to Cathy Fang, a second-year PhD student at MIT Media Lab who, along with researchers from OpenAI, studied how chatbot use affects human social and emotional wellbeing.

MIT Dan Levine   As we wrap up this Limb Loss/Limb Difference Awareness month I am also interviewing my final university student who has been working towards his PhD at MIT. Dan started his journey at Cornell with a degree in Mechanical engineering and Computer Science and is about to graduate from MIT with his doctorate in Media Arts and Sciences. Dan had a fascinating beginning as he was able to spend some younger years in Thailand as his parents were working in the medical field. His excitement about nature and anything is possible to create if we just look, observe and study what is around us shows us that the brain is such an amazing muscle that can come up with the seemingly impossible, like making prosthetics more advanced and allow the amputee live a life as if nothing has changed for them. That is what the studies at the MIT Media Lab aim to accomplish. He has had his hands on several projects in Assistive Technologies and as of late been working on advancing bionics in the ankle prothesis. One very unique experiment he did was to create a video game based on movement technology for his non-sighted friend. Below is the board they actually used to accomplish this task.   This board was used to "translate" Mario Bros for his non-sighted friend   As I have stated each week this month, the field of mechanical, biomedical engineering and robotics is so very competitive around the nation and some discussions of these students' projects cannot be divulged until they finish their dissertations and get published, so we discuss what we can during these interviews. My hope, though, is to whet your appetite as to what is coming in the world of prosthetics/bionics and the study of the human body in order to aid the amputee community.   Dan's team of undergraduates enjoy team building time.   Another aspect of being at this level of his degree is bringing on undergraduates to add insight and diverse thinking to projects. As Dan worked with these students as a team they are able to all bring their specific talent to the projects and as Dan stated their level in school does not determine their level of expertise. Each team member is valued for what they bring to the table. Dan has had the opportunity to explore, create and design a more robust and technologically advanced foot model to help be a more natural replacement of our natural foot, using the idea of biomechatronics, energy return, and studying our natural gait to help with his design.   Dan in the Media Lab working on specific parts of his design. A very hands on project after the detailed research of measurements and calculations.  "Measure twice, cut once" is more his philosophy.   I am totally amazed and completely impressed by Dan's imagination, thoughts, and unique view of the world. It takes very special people to be in this space, creating the next great technological advancement in the engineering world and because of people, like Dan, our amputee community will be seeing some incredible advancements to our devices and thus our ability to live the best, most full life, as if we were not missing anything. This is truly something to be celebrated! Thank you, Dan, for spending your time with me diving into the world you have been in these past 6+ years. The devotion, the exhaustion, the hard work and at times, I'm sure, the frustration of getting things completed the way you envisioned them and the successes you have accomplished I thank you! Our community thanks you, for bringing us one step closer to higher potential (pun intended!). And for all of the university students out there trying to make our world a better place, we see you and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I look forward to what the future holds for myself and other amputees. A world where nothing inhibits us from achieving all of our hopes, dreams, and goals. I hope you have all enjoyed hearing about the technology and ...

Robert Mahari examines the consequences of addictive intelligence, adaptive responses to regulating AI companions, and the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration. Robert and Kimberly discuss the attributes of addictive products; the allure of AI companions; AI as a prescription for loneliness; not assuming only the lonely are susceptible; regulatory constraints and gaps; individual rights and societal harms; adaptive guardrails and regulation by design; agentic self-awareness; why uncertainty doesn't negate accountability; AI's negative impact on the data commons; economic disincentives; interdisciplinary collaboration and future research.  Robert Mahari is a JD-PhD researcher at MIT Media Lab and the Harvard Law School where he studies the intersection of technology, law and business. In addition to computational law, Robert has a keen interest in AI regulation and embedding regulatory objectives and guardrails into AI designs. A transcript of this episode is here.   Additional Resources:The Allure of Addictive Intelligence (article): https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/08/05/1095600/we-need-to-prepare-for-addictive-intelligence/Robert Mahari (website): https://robertmahari.com/

Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative Neha Nerula sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Technical Editor Shinobi at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 to discuss the history of the school's digital currency research program as well as what challenges (and opportunities) exist for Bitcoin research within academia.Connect with Neha on X: https://x.com/neha?lang=enLearn more about the Digital Currency Initiative and MIT Media Lab: https://dci.mit.edu/Connect with Shinobi on: https://x.com/brian_trollzRecorded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2025 MIT Bitcoin ExpoLearn more about the Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techSecure your spot at Bitcoin 2025 and join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference! Use code "BMVIDEO10" for 10% off your ticket: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #BitcoinNews #mitbitcoinexpo #computerscience #academia #scalingbitcoin #code #BitcoinMagazine

Limb Loss Awareness Month MIT: John McCollough   John is a student at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts working towards his Masters and PhD in Medical Engineering. I met him a year and half ago when he reached out to see if I was interested in coming to MIT for a Gait Study that he was assisting a student working toward his PhD. Of course I said Yes!   This is what it looks like when you agree to a gait study!     Now as time has flown by I have gone back to check on John's progress in the field of Biomechatronics, stayed connected with those in the lab and couldn't wait to have him on the podcast.     Once in the media Lab building you can see prototypes, unique sculptures, and their purpose and mission.   However, a quick disclaimer, some of the work being done in the MIT Media Lab, like other universities, is private and not up for discussion as they are still in the works of their projects in a very competitive field, but the topics we discuss today are amazing, eye-opening and incredibly groundbreaking and I can not wait for you all to hear what's on the cusp of becoming products and procedures available to the amputee community! John working on the project I took part in last year. Let's jump right into our conversation on the work being done with 3D printing, Oesteointegration, AMI procedure, and how students and university create, trademark, and market their designs and how long this process can take. Once again, I am blown away at the desires of these young men and women to create a better world for our amputee community. The future is looking so good and positive for us and I truly want these students to be seen for their hardwork and dedication to a community they are feeling led to assist. We are extremely blessed with what the future holds and I believe that the next 5, 10, 20 years we will see the struggles of amputees today become minimal if not obsolete, making our lives stronger, healthier, and physically complete. Join me this week as John and I discuss all things on the drawing board and please don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe so you don't miss any of these university students' conversations about the future of prosthetics.   John McCollough MIT Masters student Mechanical Engineering John, thank you for spending time we me on the podcast and sharing so eloquently the field of study you are in, breaking down the process so we could understand the stages of a study, and for sharing the work that could be shared. I look forward to having you on again as you complete your Masters and PhD. Thanks for joining us  and I hope you have a beautiful week ahead! And as always, until next time, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!!!   Much love,  

In this episode of ACM ByteCast, our special guest host Scott Hanselman (of The Hanselminutes Podcast) welcomes Mary Lou Jepsen, CEO and Founder of Openwater, a technical executive and inventor in the fields of display, imaging, and computer hardware with about 300 patents published or issued to her name. She founded and led two moonshots at Google X and was later an executive at Facebook/Oculus VR. Prior to this, she was a professor at the MIT Media Lab, where she co-founded and was the first CTO of One Laptop per Child (OLPC), and later founded Pixel Qi in Taipei, Taiwan, focused on the design and manufacture of displays. Jepsen has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine (“Time 100”), CNN's top “10 thinkers” in science and technology and has won numerous awards numerous from professional societies in the fields of optics, display, and electronics. She's a frequent keynote speaker, has given two highly viewed TED talks, and is frequently featured in top global press publications. Mary Lou discusses her work with Openwater, a startup working on innovative imaging technology using infrared light, ultrasound, and electromagnetics to diagnose and potentially treat diseases, and aims to leapfrog traditional drug development. She and Scott talk about the role of patents in manufacturing, and regulatory and technological barriers in healthcare innovation. They also dive into the advantages of the company's open-source model, both for its software and hardware designs. Mary Lou highlights some of their breakthroughs, including stroke detection and non-invasive cancer treatment. She also talks about reducing cost and scaling production, next steps in clinical trials, and future possibilities with open source.

OpenAI has released research in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab that explores the emotional impact of using ChatGPT. The study indicates that while over 400 million people engage with ChatGPT weekly, only a small number form emotional connections with the chatbot, which is primarily marketed as a productivity tool. Notably, female users reported a decrease in socialization after four weeks of use, and those who interacted with the chatbot in a voice different from their own experienced heightened feelings of loneliness. The findings suggest that users who bond with ChatGPT may face increased loneliness and emotional dependency, prompting OpenAI to submit these studies for peer review.In the competitive landscape of generative artificial intelligence, OpenAI is reportedly facing significant financial challenges, with annual operating costs estimated between $7-8 billion. AI scholar Kai-Fu Lee points out that as foundational models become more commoditized, OpenAI may struggle to compete with cheaper alternatives like DeepSea, which operates at just 2% of OpenAI's costs. Lee emphasizes that the economics of the AI industry are shifting towards open-source models, which are cheaper to produce and operate, suggesting that while OpenAI is not on the brink of collapse, the market may soon be dominated by a few key players.The podcast also discusses the evolving capabilities of AI models, highlighting the latest version of ChatGPT, which can now blend text and image generation and respond to voice commands. Additionally, DeepSeek has upgraded its AI model, showing improved performance in coding and reasoning tasks, while Google has introduced its Gemini 2.5 Pro model, which boasts enhanced reasoning capabilities and a large token context window. These advancements indicate a trend where AI models are becoming more versatile and capable of handling complex tasks, emphasizing the importance of deployment flexibility and cost efficiency in the evolving AI landscape.Finally, the episode addresses ongoing privacy concerns surrounding AI technologies, including a new complaint against OpenAI in Europe for generating false information and a settlement reached by Clearview AI regarding privacy violations. The discussion highlights the legal implications of using generative AI tools, particularly in relation to GDPR compliance. Additionally, the podcast examines the lack of diversity in IT leadership, revealing that despite efforts towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, the demographic makeup of IT leadership remains largely unchanged, underscoring the need for continued focus on inclusive leadership in the tech industry. Four things to know today 00:00 Talking to ChatGPT Might Hurt Your Mood—And OpenAI's Bottom Line04:15 Who's Winning the AI Arms Race? Depends If You Want Comics, Code, or Context08:10 From Encrypted Chats to AI Slip-Ups—More in “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”12:00 All Talk, No Change? IT Leadership Still Looks the Same in 2025  Supported by:  https://syncromsp.com/  Event: : https://www.nerdiocon.com/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

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Agnis Stibe - Unassailable | Human AI | Hyper-Performance | 4x TEDx | Professor | HyperLab Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people. CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner.  www.CavnessHR.com Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms  Powered By Earth VC is on a mission to unf@#k the earth. They are doing this by supporting breakthrough scientific research, empowering outlier founders to build enduring climate businesses and investing in high-growth startups that decarbonize the world. Earth VC empowers founders who are Ambitious, Breakthrough and are Committed Earth VC invests in the pre seed to Series A round. If you think you might be a match reach out to them at rebuild@earth.vc Agnis' Bio Professor Agnis Stibe is a world-renowned expert in hyper-performance and human artificial intelligence, whose work bridges the intersection of behavioral design, persuasive technology, and entrepreneurial innovation. With a career spanning academia, industry, and global think tanks, Stibe has profoundly impacted shaping strategies that foster societal and organizational hyper-performance. As a professor and keynote speaker, he inspires audiences worldwide with insights into how human-centered AI and digital innovation can drive sustainable growth and social progress. His pioneering research on socially influencing systems has earned him recognition from leading academic institutions and global corporations, including his contributions to the prestigious MIT Media Lab, where he established the science of persuasive cities. Beyond academia, Stibe works with governments and businesses to design solutions that enhance productivity, wellbeing, and resilience. His efforts to unify human and artificial intelligence aim to solve pressing global challenges, making him a sought-after advisor in policy-making and strategy development. Through his visionary work, Professor Agnis Stibe continues to lead the way in creating a future where technology empowers humanity, fostering a world of unparalleled innovation and collective hyper-performance.  We talked about the following and other items Role at RMIT University MIT Experience  Journey at MIT Challenges in Academia  importance of being ready for opportunities and the role of self-development.  Role of Technology and AI in Human Evolution The Importance of Public Speaking and Communication Skills Critical Thinking  Maintaining Skills in a Technological Age Hyper Performance and Human-AI Interaction The Role of AI in Ethics and Human Evolution  The Impact of Environment on Human Behavior and Evolution Design Transformation Educational Background Career Highlights Work Integrated Learning Professional Goals Personal Life in Vietnam Cultural Observations Personal Interests Future Plans  Agnis' Social Media   Agnis' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnisstibe/ Agnis' Website: https://agnisstibe.com  Agnis' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/agnisstibe Agnis' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnisstibe  Agnis' Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agnisstibe  Agnis' FB: https://www.facebook.com/agnisstibe Agnis' FB: https://www.facebook.com/agnisstibe.phd  Agnis' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agnisstibe  Agnis' X: https://twitter.com/agnisstibe Agnis' Advice I think the wisdom is knowing that nothing fundamentally is wrong with human nature. It's very good. It's serving us very well. It has its own peculiarities, and the better we allow ourselves to be friends and to be more aware of what it is which means to be yourself . But yourself is your physiological counterpart that empowers and enables you to be and to think and everything. The more you allow yourself and to be okay with it, including all the darkness, like procrastination as an example, or just the hesitation or maybe doubts or anything. But you are okay with that, and you are not over judging yourself. But befriending all of the aspects, including this, also the human, hesitant and dark ones, then you become more of a mastering your existence, rather than being a victim of human nature as it has been evolving.