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MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows

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Five MIT faculty members and two alumni have been recognized as 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows. This fellowship aims to support research focused on advancing beneficial artificial intelligence. AI

IMPACT Supports research aimed at advancing beneficial AI, potentially leading to new applications and safety measures.

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MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows

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    🧮 MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research

    🧮 MIT affiliates named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows Five MIT faculty members and two additional alumni are honored with fellowships to advance research on beneficial AI. 📰 Source: MIT News - Mathematics 🔗 Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-affiliates-named-schmidt-scienc…

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