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news.northeastern.edu > 02/25/2026 > autonomous-vehicle-safety-transistors-research

This brain-inspired hardware could make autonomous vehicles safer

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (574+ words) The researchers tested their vision system component in several simulation scenarios " including autonomous vehicle driving and robotic arm operations " to study its capacity to predict motion and track objects." Hop inside a robotaxi, cruising the streets of San Francisco or…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 01/30/2026 > flood-risk-tool-supports-communities

New data tool boosts preparedness for potentially deadly flooding

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1090+ words) A new tool spearheaded by Northeastern University interfaces with NOAA's National Water Model to deliver historic and forecasted flood data to community members involved in flood and emergency preparedness. When extreme weather strikes, the preparations of emergency planners can have…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 01/21/2026 > faculty-staff > northeastern-love-data-week-2026

A week to build data skills

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (441+ words) Love Data Week returns to Northeastern Feb. 9-13 with more than 35 sessions on data, AI and analytics, and a chance to earn a Data & AI Literacy badge. Whether you actively work with data or want to know more about good data…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 01/20/2026 > pinpointing-ai-bias-health-care

New research decodes hidden bias in health care LLMs

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (964+ words) Large language models contain racial biases that factor into their recommendations, even in clinical health care settings. Northeastern researchers found a way to signal when an LLM is using race to make a decision. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used as…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 01/13/2026 > sports-analytics-network-science-research

Scientists break down the tape to predict players’ next moves

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (958+ words) The NetSI Sport research group uses network science to treat sports and games like conversations. The grammar they've developed can predict what the next word will be. The Chelsea Football Club, which plays in the English Premier League, recently named…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 01/07/2026 > ai-prediction-human-movement

With some help from AI, your next move can be predicted

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (525+ words) Using large language models, Northeastern University researchers can predict human movement. They hope it can help with transportation planning and responding to natural disasters or public crises. AI might know where you're going before you do." The hope is that…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 12/08/2025 > ai-recycling-manufacturing-co-op

He tinkered with toys as a child. Now he’s revolutionizing with AI.

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (453+ words) During his co-op with a leading recycling manufacturer, Ajith Srikanth learned that using AI doesn't mean out with the old and in with the new. It means knowing "when to stop using AI." Most children will break their toys. At…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 11/30/2025 > center-responsible-ai-governance

Meet CRAIG, Northeastern’s groundbreaking responsible AI center

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (528+ words) The Center on Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Governance unites higher ed and AI leaders like Meta, bringing academic rigor to real-world industry problems. The push to ensure artificial intelligence is deployed responsibly and ethically has largely been coming from academic…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 11/27/2025 > social-media-political-polarization-research

New research reveals algorithms’ hidden political power

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (753+ words) New research shows the impact that social media algorithms can have on partisan political feelings, using a new tool that hijacks the way platforms rank content. How much does someone's social media algorithm really affect how they feel about a…...

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news.northeastern.edu > 11/24/2025 > human-ai-collaboration-expert

Future computer scientists urged to embrace AI collaboration

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (847+ words) Tina Eliassi-Rad met with students on the Oakland campus to discuss concerns about possible job loss and environmental impacts of AI OAKLAND, Calif. " When Northeastern University student Duo Xu thinks about her future career in computer science, she wonders about…...