The Download: Making AI Work, and why the Moltbook hype is similar to Pokémon
A new MIT newsletter reveals how AI is actually being used in the real world.
Deep Dive
MIT Technology Review has launched a new weekly newsletter called 'Making AI Work' that provides practical, sector-specific case studies on applying generative AI. The first edition explores AI-powered medical note-taking at Vanderbilt University Medical Center using Microsoft Copilot. Separately, the publication's senior AI editor argues the recent frenzy around the AI agent platform 'Moltbook' was overhyped and compares its speculative future to the fleeting popularity of Pokémon.
Why It Matters
This cuts through AI hype, offering professionals actionable insights while questioning the substance behind viral trends.