Tag: MIT
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Meet Lex Fridman: AI Researcher, Professor, and Podcast Host
Lex Fridman is a research scientist and host of the popular podcast “AI Alignment Podcast,” which explores the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. Fridman was born in Moscow, Russia and immigrated to the United States as a child. He received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of…
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Self-Healing Ancient Roman Concrete: New Insights into Millennia-Old Durability
The ancient Romans were known for their impressive engineering feats, constructing vast networks of roads, aqueducts, ports, and buildings that have stood the test of time for over two millennia. One material that played a key role in these structures was concrete, with many ancient Roman concrete structures still standing today. In contrast, many modern…