MIT Faculty and Alumni Named 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows for Advancing Beneficial AI

Five MIT faculty members and two alumni have been selected as 2026 Schmidt Sciences AI2050 Fellows, recognizing their work on artificial intelligence that benefits society. The fellowships support early- to mid-career researchers pursuing ambitious, interdisciplinary projects aimed at shaping AI's long-term positive impact. The MIT honorees include faculty from the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and the MIT Sloan School of Management, among others. Their research spans areas such as AI safety, human-AI collaboration, and the societal implications of machine learning. The AI2050 program, launched by Schmidt Sciences, funds scholars who are tackling hard problems in AI over a five-year horizon, with the goal of ensuring AI systems are aligned with human values by the year 2050. This recognition highlights MIT's leadership in responsible AI development and the growing importance of interdisciplinary approaches to technology governance. The fellows join a global network of researchers working to steer AI toward beneficial outcomes for all.