The Singapore MIT-Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, has launched a new interdisciplinary research group aimed at tackling key social and institutional challenges around the rise of artificial intelligence and other new technologies. The group, known as “Mens, Manus and Machina: How AI Empowers People, Institutions, and the City” in Singapore (M3S), aims to advance knowledge in these fields and foster collaborative research for society in Singapore and the world.

Seeking to redefine the boundaries of AI, automation, and robotics through interdisciplinary research, knowledge sharing, and effective collaborations, SMART M3S endeavors to design inclusive, resilient, and innovative solutions that empower individuals, institutions, and cities. By exploring the intricate relationship between human capabilities, emerging technologies, and societal structures, SMART M3S will drive scientific, societal, and commercial impact in Singapore and beyond.

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