Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

As AI technology advances, a new interdisciplinary course seeks to equip students with foundational critical thinking skills in computing.

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Generative AI tool helps 3D print personal items that sustain daily use

“MechStyle” allows users to personalize 3D models, while ensuring they’re physically viable after fabrication, producing unique personal items and assistive technology.

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Guided learning lets “untrainable” neural networks realize their potential

CSAIL researchers find even “untrainable” neural nets can learn effectively when guided by another network’s built-in biases using their guidance method.

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New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe

MIT CSAIL and LIDS researchers developed a mathematically grounded system that lets soft robots deform, adapt, and interact with people and objects, without violating safety limits.

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MIT scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases

BoltzGen generates protein binders for any biological target from scratch, expanding AI’s reach from understanding biology toward engineering it.

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