MIT Media Lab
Interdisciplinary research lab at MIT focusing on convergence of technology, multimedia, and design. Founded by Nicholas Negroponte and Jerome Wiesner. Known for wearable computing, tangible interfaces, and digital media. One Laptop Per Child project aimed at educational access. Controversial funding from Jeffrey Epstein led to director resignation. Model for interdisciplinary innovation combining art, science, and engineering.
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