David Sweeney

Jessica Rosenworcel Named Executive Director of the MIT Media Lab

The MIT Media Lab announced Jessica Rosenworcel as its new Executive Director starting mid-September. Rosenworcel was most recently Chairwoman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). She is widely recognized for her leadership in shaping the digital future—championing broadband equity, safeguarding communications networks, and promoting responsible approaches to artificial intelligence and space infrastructure.