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Large language models donโt behave like people, even though we may expect them to
One thing that makes large language models (LLMs) so powerful is the diversity of tasks to which they can be applied. The same machine-learning model that can help a graduate student draft an email could also aid a clinician in diagnosing cancer. However, the wide applicability of these models also makes them challenging to evaluate…
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A data-driven approach to making better choices
Imagine a world in which some important decision โ a judgeโs sentencing recommendation, a childโs treatment protocol, which person or business should receive a loan โ was made more reliable because a well-designed algorithm helped a key decision-maker arrive at a better choice. A new MIT economics course is investigating these interesting possibilities. Class 14.163…
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School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
The School of Engineering welcomes 15 new faculty members across six of its academic departments. This new cohort of faculty members, who have either recently started their roles at MIT or will start within the next year, conduct research across a diverse range of disciplines. Many of these new faculty specialize in research that intersects…