June 18, 2026

The Boston Globe published its 2026 “Tech Power Players” list on June 9, recognizing 50 influential figures in technology and business across Massachusetts. Among them are eight individuals affiliated with MIT, including President Sally Kornbluth, CSAIL Director Prof. Daniela Rus, Prof. Regina Barzilay, Prof. Yet-Ming Chiang, Prof. Max Tegmark, Ana Bakshi from the Martin Trust…

Interest in addressing the Social Security issue has waned over time, despite an earlier-than-expected financial shortfall. Christina Pazzanese from Harvard writes that recent economic reports are unlikely to boost public morale. Trustees of Social Security revealed that by 2032, funds will be insufficient to pay full benefits without additional funding or spending cuts. Inflation reached…