13 MIT startups to watch in 2026

The 2026 MIT delta v Demo Day showcased startup innovations in biotechnology, healthcare, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, finance, and manufacturing.

Generative AI as a tool for market research

Market research is essentially a prediction problem. MIT Sloan’s John Horton says organizations should consider using generative AI to simulate the effects of their decisions before they make them.

Judgment-free AI appeals to embarrassed clients

Professional service advisers are seen as more capable than AI — but that advantage fades when clients feel ashamed. An MIT Sloan study shows when people prefer AI’s nonjudgmental assistance.