AI

Beyond accelerators: Lessons from building foundation models on AWS with Japan’s GENIAC program

In 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) launched the Generative AI Accelerator Challenge (GENIAC)—a Japanese national program to boost generative AI by providing companies with funding, mentorship, and massive compute resources for foundation model (FM) development. AWS was selected as the cloud provider for GENIAC’s second cycle (cycle 2). It provided infrastructure

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Streamline deep learning environments with Amazon Q Developer and MCP

Data science teams working with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) face a growing challenge as models become more complex. While Amazon Deep Learning Containers (DLCs) offer robust baseline environments out-of-the-box, customizing them for specific projects often requires significant time and expertise. In this post, we explore how to use Amazon Q Developer and Model

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School of Architecture and Planning recognizes faculty with academic promotions in 2025

Seven faculty in the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) have been honored for their contributions through promotions, effective July 1. Three faculty promotions are in the Department of Architecture; three are in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning; and one is in the Program in Media Arts and Sciences. “Whether architects, urbanists,

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MIT Learn offers “a whole new front door to the Institute”

In 2001, MIT became the first higher education institution to provide educational resources for free to anyone in the world. Fast forward 24 years: The Institute has now launched a dynamic AI-enabled website for its non-degree learning opportunities, making it easier for learners around the world to discover the courses and resources available on MIT’s

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