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Advancing human wellbeing by developing new ways to communicate, understand, and respond to emotion
Projects related to the theme of how digital systems may support attention, memory, and learning.
OctoStudio is a free coding app available at octostudio.orgOctoStudio transforms how young people use mobile phones and tablets, enabl…
This project presents a comprehensive analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI)–generated medical responses are perceived and evaluated …
Shekar, S., Pataranutaporn, P., Sarabu, C., Cecchi, G. A., & Maes, P. (2025). People Overtrust AI-Generated Medical Advice despite Low Accuracy. NEJM AI, AIoa2300015.
Media Lab researchers awarded MGAIC grants for exploring AI decision-making and human-AI musical collaboration.
Doodlebot is a robot-based creative AI learning platform for high school students. It consists of an introduction to robotics, hardware, so…
Justen, L. (2025). Llms outperform experts on challenging biology benchmarks (No. arXiv:2505.06108). arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2505.06108
Converting the patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy
Pattie Maes + Pat Pataranutaporn explore how AI companions shape us—and how to design them to support human wellbeing.
AHA Program: Advancing Humans with AI
This award is given to individuals whose research in human-computer interaction is considered both fundamental and influential.
Exploring the essence of code as a creative medium
Studies suggest benefits as well as harms from digital companion apps — but scientists worry about long-term dependency.
News coverage of a research collaboration with OpenAI investigating how chatbots affect users' social and emotional wellbeing
New research raises concerns that emotional reliance on AI chatbots could deepen social isolation for some users.
Higher use of chatbots like ChatGPT may correspond with increased loneliness and less time spent socializing with other people
Or are they kidding us into thinking they are looking out for our interests?
New research from the Media Lab and OpenAI shows that heavy chatbot usage is correlated with loneliness and reduced socialization.
Studies show those who engage emotionally with bot rely on it more and have fewer real-life relationships
The results are nuanced, since feelings of loneliness and social isolation often fluctuate and can be influenced by various factors.
A new pair of studies from MIT Media Lab and OpenAI found that frequent chatbot users experience more loneliness and emotional dependence.
A vision for human life on the MoonDesign as an Astronaut, presented at 19th International Architecture Exhibition,Intellige…
New research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users.
Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Media Lab researcher Cathy Fang about the findings and implications of the study.
We’re starting to get a better sense of how chatbots are affecting us—but there’s still a lot we don’t know.
Looking beyond smart cities
Climate Intelligence focuses on the integration of cutting-edge technologies and systems thinking to address critical climate challenges.&n…
What if public buildings could share our dreams, and reveal our intimate expressions of struggle and triumph? Inspired by the motto "p…
Advancing justice in Earth's complex systems using designs enabled by space
Scalable AI Program for the Intelligent Evolution of Networks
A new collab with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication empowers young people to shape the future of journalism and civic dialogue
NeuroChat is a neuroadaptive AI tutor that combines generative AI with real-time EEG data to create a personalized, dynamic learning experi…
Could we substitute cars by shared autonomous lightweight vehicles for food delivery? We have developed an agent-based simulation model tha…
AI interfaces have evolved, yet they remain largely confined to chat and voice. Gamification offers a new avenue for research and education…
A selection of recent press coverage on the Critical Matter research group's newest project , Gaze to the Stars.
Recent advances in clinical AI have enabled remarkable progress across many clinical domains. However, existing benchmarks and models are p…
If we want AI to engage with us naturally—in classrooms, therapy, eldercare, and beyond—it needs to understand us, with or without words.&n…
We propose a computational approach to preserve traditional dance as living cultural heritage, exploring the use of technology to capture k…
This project simulates an urban environment where agents interact through conversations and their perception of the cityscape, influencing …
Advancements in AI have revolutionized how machines perceive and interact with the world. However, almost all current progress has been lim…
Creating human-AI symbiosis across scales and sensory mediums to enhance productivity, creativity, and wellbeing
Inventing disruptive technologies for nanoelectronic devices and creating new paradigms for life-machine symbiosis
The story of an MIT Media Lab alumna who is making AI education accessible to youth and using technology to empower diverse learners.
Invent new tangible and embodied interactions that inspire and engage people
To facilitate real-world applications of personal sensing such as, triggering a mobile intervention or detecting early depression ons…
Evolving Cultural Heritage through Collaborative Choreography with Generative Virtual CharactersThis project introduces an approach for tra…
Conversational AI Powered by Large Language Models Amplifies False Memories in Witness InterviewsThis study examines the impact of AI on hu…
Secure and Personalized Music Video Generation using CHARCHAMusic is a deeply personal experience and our aim is to enhance this with…
Advanced Data Visualizations for Climate IntelligenceMarked by heightened awareness and global concern over the climate crisis, the MI…
Designing across the scale, imagining a transformative future
MIT City Science has developed an international network of cooperative City Science LabsWe are developing concepts and key technology that …
As AI evolves beyond screen assistants and into dimensional applications, decentralization emerges as the critical factor for unlocking i…
Arianna Huffington spoke at the inaugural AHA Symposium, during the opening panel: "What does it mean to flourish in the age of AI?"
Lu, Charles, et al. "Federated conformal predictors for distributed uncertainty quantification." International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML). PMLR, 2023.
A new program aims to teach them how AI works, by getting hands-on.
At MIT, the Open Dance Lab is exploring how to preserve an ancient dance form with the help of artificial intelligence.
A system proposed by researchers from MIT, OpenAI, Microsoft, and others could curb the use of deceptive AI.
Experts warn AI-powered military systems may eventually push battlefield decision-making beyond the limits of human cognition