MIT-led team receives funding to develop next-generation alternatives to modern weed killers

With up to $53 million from ARPA-H, the researchers will use AI to generate safer herbicides that reduce dependence on imports and improve the security of the U.S. food supply. Anne Trafton | MIT News Publication Date: November 10, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Sarah McDonnell Email: s_mcd@mit.edu Phone: 617-253-8923 Fax: 617-258-8762 MIT News Office Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption: The MIT-led research team will develop new generative AI tools to help them discover herbicide alternatives that are more effective and are developed with human health in mind. Credits: Credit: Emily Dahl *Terms of Use: Images for download on the MIT News office website are made available to non-commercial…