Self-Taught AI: The Secret to Learning Without Supervision

by Shreya Johri Machine learning (ML) influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s receiving personalized recommendations on your favorite shopping site, interacting with ChatGPT, or even navigating through your city with real-time traffic updates, these ML models adapt and learn from vast amounts of data. In fact, ML models are even starting to be adopted in complex settings such as healthcare. But how … Continue reading Self-Taught AI: The Secret to Learning Without Supervision

Bringing Hidden Hearing Loss into the Open

by Jessica Dixonfigures by MacKenzie Mauger Do you have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy spaces? Turns out, you’re not alone! According to the World Health Organization, almost 20% of the global population has hearing loss, with this number increasing to 30% in people over the age of 60. Hearing loss can lead to social isolation and difficulty with daily tasks. Even mild hearing loss can … Continue reading Bringing Hidden Hearing Loss into the Open

[June 25th] SBTP Presents “How Does Your Evolution Shape You?”

Come chat with Professor Matthew Harris and learn about how your body shapes and ages the way it does, and the funky fish that make this research possible!  Food and drinks will be provided, first come first served, so come hungry and full of questions!  WHEN: Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30-8:00 PM WHERE: Aeronaut Brewery, 14 Tyler Street, Somerville  WHO: You! Continue reading [June 25th] SBTP Presents “How Does Your Evolution Shape You?”