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MIT's CSAIL Alliances Podcast is your guide to how AI & computer science research impact how we live, work, play, and learn. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify and now YouTube.
MIT CSAIL Alliances is the industry-facing arm of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), MIT’s largest research lab. We are proud to bring you research insights from the top minds in technology.
As the bridge between CSAIL and industry, CSAIL Alliances provides businesses with access to professors, students, researchers, and the thriving startup ecosystem at MIT. Leading organizations come to CSAIL to learn about cutting-edge developments, recruit talented graduate students, and explore collaborations with MIT scientists. In turn, CSAIL Alliances membership funds the groundbreaking work happening on campus, allowing pioneering thinkers to expand the horizon of what is possible with computer technology.
Interested in learning more about CSAIL Alliances membership? Contact Associate Director Glenn Wong at glennw@mit.edu to get involved.
In addition to hosting the CSAIL Alliances podcast, Kara frequently speaks about innovation and has moderated events hosted by The International Women's Forum, PBS Digital Media for STEM, Harvard Medical School, Google, and The Museum of Science Boston. She is the owner of Laurel Way Productions, a company which works with organizations on podcasts, videos, written material, and memorable live events. Kara also writes “The Big Idea” column for The Boston Globe, which examines game-changing ideas in everything from traffic to dating to housing. She hosted the national public radio program Innovation Hub and has served on the Advisory Committee of the Lemelson Foundation since 2016.
Our podcast listeners score exclusive discounts on CSAIL Alliances courses and events—but members get double the savings, plus VIP access to our full event lineup, website resources, and more!
We offer several courses led by top MIT CSAIL professors. Build your skills and earn MIT certificates to help advance your career. Use the discount codes to save hundreds of dollars on registration!
Machine Learning in Business
How can machine learning methods influence your business? Learn from thought leaders at MIT CSAIL and the MIT Sloan School of Management about ways to develop robust ML strategies for your current business structure. Earn a machine learning certificate through this flagship CSAIL Alliances and MIT Sloan course and position your company to have a competitive market advantage with a deeper understanding of the trailblazing technology of machine learning.
Use code CSAIL15 to save 15% on course registration.
Driving Innovation with Generative AI
Generative AI is creating cutting-edge solutions that will revolutionize industries and empower businesses to thrive in the digital age. This six-week course leverages industry case studies, hands-on work with generative AI tools, and the latest thinking from 12 faculty members from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the intricate world of generative AI.
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Deploying AI: When, Where, and How to Leverage AI for Strategic Impact and ROI
AI is revolutionizing industries around the world, impacting the workforce and reshaping the economy. For business leaders, this means that AI deployment has become a critical component of evolving strategies. Executives want to make sure they’re applying the best tools for efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, but with so many AI options—many of them accompanied by a hefty price tag—it can be difficult to figure out how to harness AI effectively without wasting resources or inviting unnecessary risk.
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Cybersecurity for Technical Leaders
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue—it’s a strategic imperative as threats grow more complex and persistent. Technical leaders must understand how systems are constructed, how to detect breaches, and how to implement policies that protect long-term resilience.
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Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
Generative AI platforms are revolutionizing business practices across industries, transforming workflows and offering significant efficiency and productivity gains. Advance your knowledge of new tools and technologies and learn how AI can be integrated into your organization with this online short course, offered by MIT CSAIL and MIT Sloan School of Management.
Use code CSAIL15 to save 15% on course registration.
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