MIT RAISE

Congratulations to Cynthia Breazeal, dean for digital learning at MIT Open Learning, who has been named to @TIME ’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential People in AI! 👏 Breazeal is director of @mit_raise and a professor of media arts and sciences. She also founded and directs the Personal Robots group in the @MITMediaLab . A pioneer in artificial intelligence education, Breazeal is leading efforts to empower the next generation with the skills to thrive in the age of AI. She joins an extraordinary list of leaders shaping the future of AI, including fellow @MIT faculty Priya Donti and Regina Barzilay. 🔗 Learn more: Link in bio.

@mit President Sally Kornbluth shared that PATH is bringing together community colleges, industry, research universities, and government to create pathways that lead to shared prosperity. Building human-centered AI pathways takes more than innovation—it takes collaboration. 🤝 #MITRAISE #PATH #AIforGood #Innovation Collaboration FutureOfWork SharedProsperity

Congratulations to Professor Cynthia Breazeal, head of the Media Lab’s Personal Robots group and director of MIT RAISE (@mit_raise ), on receiving the MassRobotics 2024 Robotics Medal at the IEEE ICRA@40 conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands! Professor Breazeal was honored for her significant contributions in establishing the field of social robotics and human-robot interaction. #ICRA40 Learn more: https://www.media.mit.edu/posts/cynthia-breazeal-receives-2024-robotics-medal/ or link in profile. Image: Cynthia Breazeal (center) with MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (@mit_csail ) director and MassRobotics board member Daniela Rus (left) and MassRobotics co-founder Joyce Sidopoulos (right) Credit: MassRobotics (@massroboticsboston )

Meet the young artists imagining the future of AI. 🎨🤖 We are so proud to announce the winners of Me, Myself, and AI, our national art contest for students. These artists explored artificial intelligence through their own eyes, depicting their communities today and imagining what they could look like 50 years from now. Their work will be showcased at the MIT Museum this July. Congratulations to every student who submitted.

From Research to Real Jobs 💼✨ @google That’s the promise of MIT’s PATH initiative. When universities, community colleges, and industry partners work together, innovation becomes opportunity. Cutting-edge research translates into sustainable careers. This is how we build inclusive economic mobility. This is how the AI revolution works for everyone. 🌟 Because opportunity shouldn’t be exclusive. #PathMIT #AIForAll #CareerOpportunity #graduate-community

In the age of AI, practical skills are everything 🎯 Economic opportunity depends on people developing industry-relevant AI skillsets—not just tool familiarity. That’s PATH. That’s MIT RAISE. That’s equitable workforce development. ⚡ Research universities + Community colleges + Industry = Real jobs & Sustainable careers “The question is whether we’ll ensure people have the skills to thrive in that transformation.” — Cynthia Breazeal, PI of PATH at @mitmedialab #PathMIT #AIWorkforce #CareerPathways #EquityInTech

In a world where AI is transforming industries and careers, how can young people develop future-ready skills to become innovators, rather than passive users of technology? This is one of the defining questions of our time and it is why we are delighted to invite pupils aged 14-17 to join the MIT RAISE FutureBuilders Programme - a 5-day intensive, university-style experience in ethical AI, app design, and innovation. Delivered in collaboration with MIT RAISE (@mit_raise ) and Pharos Education (@pharosed ), this programme is designed for those ready to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical innovation in an AI-driven world. When: Sunday, 28 June - Friday, 3 July, 2026 Where: RSJ campus, Kashiwanoha (Greater Tokyo) Who: Ambitious pupils aged 14-17 who are eager to embrace challenge, apply skills to solve real world problems, and explore university-style learning Learning journey: Guided by MIT-affiliated instructors and students, participants will design and build their own AI-powered applications from scratch. The journey begins with pre-learning online modules to build core fundamentals, followed by 5 days of hands-on learning and innovation on the RSJ campus. Upon successful completion, pupils will receive certification from MIT RAISE. During the programme, participants will have the unique opportunity to stay in RSJ’s welcoming and supportive boarding houses, fully immersing themselves in the experience while building lasting friendships with peers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Discover more about the programme structure and FAQs via the link in our bio @rugbyschool_japan . Sign up for five inspiring days that will shape years of passion, confidence, and opportunity.

Applications are open for the next generation of changemakers to take the stage. ✨ At AI for a Better World, presented by @britebound and @solvemit , five student teams will share bold ideas for using AI to drive positive impact for people and the planet. Selected students can win an all-expenses-paid trip to Boston & MIT. Learn more at the link in our bio! #K12Teachers #DayOfAI #MIT #education

🇷🇼 Day of AI is wrapping up an incredible first year in Rwanda. Thanks to the support of the Ibrahim El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation, the Rwanda Basic Education Board, and the Ministry of Education’s forward-thinking leadership, 5,000 teachers from every district in the country have now been trained on Day of AI’s materials. Here’s to continued growth in Rwanda in 2026✨

We're closing out 2025 with huge news! The Responsible AI for America's Youth program has officially reached educators in ALL 50 STATES! ✔ Over 1000 school communities engaged since early fall. ✔ Nearly 100 unique educator sessions held from coast to coast (from Maine to Maui)! And this is just the beginning! Next up: Student competitions in 2026 and the America's Youth AI Festival at MIT next summer! Follow along! 🔗: LINK IN BIO

… and now they’re presenting their creations to AI literacy leaders from around the world. 🌍✨ Huge thank you to the incredible students from @dubaiheightsacademy for joining us and sharing your brilliance! This week, our students showcased the AI-integrated apps they built with @mitappinventorofficial and Day of AI curriculum. Each project uses AI in a purposeful, meaningful way. Projects included: 🌛 Nightly (Valentina, Lina & Haneen – Year 9): A sleep-support app offering calming stories, lullabies, breathing exercises, and an AI “Sleep Therapist” to help users wind down. 📍 Autistisearch (Ruairi & Hughie – Year 9): An app that uses AI and Google Maps to help autistic individuals locate autism-friendly restaurants. 🍔 Cook.AI (German – Year 8): A smart kitchen helper that identifies ingredients from a photo, flags allergens, and recommends recipes using what you have. 🌱 Plant Identifier (Zyva – Year 10): An AI tool that recognizes plants from images, diagnoses potential problems, and suggests care tips. #k12 #aiforgood #aiinaction #k12ailiteracy #STEMEducation #AIeducation

AI is transforming every aspect of society. The question is: how do we make sure young people are ready to lead in this new era? That’s the goal of Responsible AI for America’s Youth, launched today by Day of AI in partnership with @mit_raise . This initiative is equipping educators with the necessary tools and creating opportunities for students to learn, create, and showcase their AI-inspired ideas on the national stage. Learn more at the link in our bio! #edtech #ai #aiineducation #mit