Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stories

MIT and Mecalux have launched GENESIS, an AI-powered simulator to cut logistics costs by optimising multi-warehouse inventory planning.

Bloomfilter launches the Celonis Agent Miner app to help businesses integrate and optimise AI agents working alongside human staff in daily workflows.

Singaporean parents spent nearly SGD $1.8 billion on tuition in 2023, as digital distractions prompt new focus on improving children's working memory and learning.

Vertiv has appointed Wei Shen as President of Greater China, effective 22 July 2025, bringing extensive leadership experience in power and infrastructure sectors.

Jonathan Zanger appointed CTO at Check Point to lead AI-driven cyber security initiatives and advance automation across its Infinity Platform globally.

Kip Compton has been named CEO of Fastly, replacing Todd Nightingale, with the company reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance amid the leadership change.

Researchers from MIT and NVIDIA have unveiled a framework enabling users to correct robot actions in real-time, enhancing intuitive interaction and performance.

A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.

MIT and Mecalux are launching a five-year project to enhance logistics using self-learning AI, aiming to transform industry decision-making and efficiency.

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

MIT's new report shows early adopters of generative AI in data and analytics expect to see an ROI of 100%+ within three years, gaining a competitive edge.

Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.

The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

MIT's Center for Transportation and Logistics launches the Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab to advance data-driven technologies in collaboration with Mecalux.

Cloudera acquires Verta Operational AI Platform to enhance its AI capabilities and meet the rising global demand for advanced AI solutions.

The State of Responsible Technology, an MIT Technology Review Insights Report sponsored by Thoughtworks, cites 550 senior business leaders' views.

Mojix has appointed Chris Cassidy as President and CCO. The hire is expected to drive acceleration of customer satisfaction and product innovation.

Modis, soon to become Akkodis, partners with MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy to collaborate on research and digital transformation.

Pega is hosting the Intelligent Automation Online Summit on 12 November, showcasing the benefits of low-code automation and how it can transform businesses.

According to a report by MIT Technology Review Insights, APAC is well on the way to being a digital landscape with 5G just around the corner.