Peering under the hood of fake-news detectors
Study uncovers language patterns that AI models link to factual and false articles; underscores need for further testing.
Putting neural networks under the microscope
Researchers pinpoint the “neurons” in machine-learning systems that capture specific linguistic features during language-processing tasks.
I think, therefore I code
Senior Jessy Lin, a double major in EECS and philosophy, is programming for social good.
Professor Emerita Catherine Chvany, Slavic scholar, dies at 91
Internationally renowned for her works in Slavic poetics and linguistics, Chvany also mentored several generations of scholars.
Machines that learn language more like kids do
Computer model could improve human-machine interaction, provide insight into how children learn language.
Model paves way for faster, more efficient translations of more languages
New system may open up the world’s roughly 7,000 spoken languages to computer-based translation.
Machine-learning system tackles speech and object recognition, all at once
Model learns to pick out objects within an image, using spoken descriptions.
Civil rights in a complex world
Professor Bruno Perreau examines the relationships between personal identity and public institutions.
How music lessons can improve language skills
Study links piano education with better word discrimination by kindergartners.
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William Rodríguez: Helping others broaden their horizons
MIT senior and Model UN leader William Rodríguez works to encourage the global exchange of ideas.
Cognitive scientists define critical period for learning language
Study shows children remain adept learners until the age of 17 or 18.
MIT and Harvard join forces to address early childhood literacy
Reach Every Reader aims to end early literacy crisis.
Outstanding MIT students of French explore "Paris et la rue"
In the January Scholars in France program, students discover behind-the-scenes Paris and the city's storied streets.
Back-and-forth exchanges boost children’s brain response to language
Study finds engaging young children in conversation is more important for brain development than “dumping words” on them.
Applying philosophy for a better democracy
In Justin Khoo’s new class, students explore how language affects censorship, dissent, truth, and propaganda.