Hash functions (IMAGE) Massachusetts Institute of Technology Caption Researchers use machine learning to build faster and more efficient hash functions, which are a key component of databases. Credit Christine Daniloff, MIT Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.