The Six Most Popular Stories of 2025 — So Far
The editors of MIT SMR share the six articles that have resonated most with readers.
The Beautiful Mess of Being Human
Why human complexity matters more than ever.
Why your organization needs both AI moonshots and mundane wins
Balance ambitions with incremental improvements, macro visions with micro victories.
The Meaning Deficit at Work
Why work feels empty—and how leaders and individuals can reignite purpose.
The Silent Cost of Instant Answers
Are we entering the era of artificial certainty?
Why we’re measuring AI success all wrong—and what leaders should do about it
Current methods ignore ethics, human collaboration, and long-term impact.
What are the opportunities — and risks — of AI for grid reliability?
A practical look at OPEN and CARE Framework for the power grid.
Why government’s AI dreams keep turning into digital nightmares—and how to fix that
A practical road map to unlocking AI’s true value in the public sector.
Staying Optimistic in the Midst of Chaos and Grief
What individuals, leaders, and governments must do now.
The Emotional Cost of AI Intimacy
Why our need for connection could be making us more isolated.