Robotic probe quickly measures key properties of new materials Developed to analyze new semiconductors, the system could streamline the development of more powerful solar panels.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/robo....tic-probe-quickly-me

Accelerating scientific discovery with AI FutureHouse, co-founded by Sam Rodriques PhD ’19, has developed AI agents to automate key steps on the path toward scientific progress.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/futu....rehouse-accelerates-

Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land safely MIT CSAIL researchers combined GenAI and a physics simulation engine to refine robot designs. The result: a machine that out-jumped a robot designed by humans.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/usin....g-generative-ai-help

LLMs factor in unrelated information when recommending medical treatments Researchers find nonclinical information in patient messages — like typos, extra white space, and colorful language — reduces the accuracy of an AI model.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/llms....-factor-unrelated-in

Unpacking the bias of large language models In a new study, researchers discover the root cause of a type of bias in LLMs, paving the way for more accurate and reliable AI systems.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/unpa....cking-large-language