“Imagine it, build it” at MIT | MIT News

MIT class 2.679 (Electronics for Mechanical Systems II) offers a type of alchemy that transforms students from consumers of knowledge to explorers and innovators, and equips them with a range of important new tools at their disposal, students say. “Topics which could otherwise feel intimidating are well-scoped each week so that students come out knowing not only what a concept is, but why it’s useful and how to actually implement it,” says graduating senior Audrey Chen. “I could consistently come in with no background and come out with practical experience I could use in future projects. I’d describe the class…Continue Reading

‘AI Software Engineer’ Now Real, Deepfake Audio Scams Becoming Rampant, More Top Technology News

Deepfake audio scams becoming rampant. AI taking over programming jobs. Musk claims AI superiority is impending. The world of technology was dominated by these headlines in the week that was. Take a look. ‘AI Software Engineer’ Now Real Cognition, a technology company backed by Founders Fund, has unveiled Devin, an AI tool poised to revolutionize the landscape of software engineering. Devin distinguishes itself from existing software by its unique capability to write code, design websites, and develop software applications with just a single prompt. Termed as the “first AI software engineer,” Devin represents a significant advancement in the realm of…Continue Reading