MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"
Credits : Gretchen Ertl Previous image Next image On June 9, The Boston Globe released its 2026 "Tech Power Players" list , recognizing 50 influential local leaders in technology and business across Massachusetts. The list includes eight MIT affiliates including President Sally Kornbluth, Prof. Daniela Rus (director of CSAIL), Prof.
Key Takeaways
- Max Tegmark, Ana Bakshi (executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship), Katie Rae CEO and Managing Partner of Engine Ventures), and Senior Lecturer Brian Halligan, along with a number of MIT alumni.
- "Massachusetts can absolutely lead in this next wave," says President Kornbluth , noting that the future is bright with burgeoning opportunities to advance technologies in fields from manufacturing, life and health sciences to quantum technologies and energy in service of Americans across the country.
Advancing AI and entrepreneurship When it comes to AI, MIT is "working to drive artificial intelligence forward in sectors where the region is strongest, from biotechnology and robotics to defense and clean energy.
- Looking ahead, The Globe highlights how MIT aims to remain a central driver of AI advancement within higher ed.
- " MIT's free, online AI courses could help local tech leaders in their challenge "to ensure people, not only corporations, benefit from the technology," writes Pressman.
- " MIT startups are a key driver of the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Stats & Key Facts
- #To ensure the greater Boston area remains a hub for innovators and to respond to growing student interest, MIT is looking to build upon its existing entrepreneurship resources for students, including the more than 150 courses and 85 centers and programs dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial community.
Max Tegmark, Ana Bakshi (executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship), Katie Rae CEO and Managing Partner of Engine Ventures), and Senior Lecturer Brian Halligan, along with a number of MIT alumni. In addition to recognizing individual leaders, the Power Players coverage highlights MIT's research labs, its culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, industry connections, new AI initiatives, and the Institute's deep commitment to maintaining Massachusetts' technological leadership. "Massachusetts can absolutely lead in this next wave," says President Kornbluth , noting that the future is bright with burgeoning opportunities to advance technologies in fields from manufacturing, life and health sciences to quantum technologies and energy in service of Americans across the country.
Advancing AI and entrepreneurship When it comes to AI, MIT is "working to drive artificial intelligence forward in sectors where the region is strongest, from biotechnology and robotics to defense and clean energy. It's also trying to broaden entrepreneurship through a 'dorm-to-startup' push, creating a pipeline of support services - from hack-a-thons to venture funding - to help students to start companies between classes," writes Robert Weisman for The Globe . Looking ahead, The Globe highlights how MIT aims to remain a central driver of AI advancement within higher ed.
"President Sally Kornbluth is reinvigorating the school's support of the local innovation ecosystem," writes Aaron Pressman , noting how MIT is "unveiling new online classes dedicated to AI - with free entry-level classes for anyone - and encouraging more entrepreneurship on campus. " MIT's free, online AI courses could help local tech leaders in their challenge "to ensure people, not only corporations, benefit from the technology," writes Pressman. And when it comes to applying AI technologies to real-world problems, MIT aims to ensure the greater Boston area remains a leader.
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