Northeastern University
Coverage of Northeastern University in the Nexus archive.
- Navigating news deserts
Massachusetts lost 60% of its reporters between 2013 and 2023, creating news deserts in many areas outside Boston and lower-income regions. The article discusses efforts to address these gaps through hyperlocal newsrooms and explores challenges in Spanish-language media, public funding models, and geographic disparities in news coverage.
- Employees are doing the work. AI is getting the credit.
Employees are being pressured to attribute their work to AI tools, leading to devalued contributions and career consequences. Aubrey, a healthcare analyst, and Deepak, an IT developer, faced managerial claims that AI, not them, completed their projects, impacting performance reviews and promotions. A study by Northeastern University confirms managers devalue human contributions when AI use is disclosed.
- Slain New Jersey therapist’s grad school roommate recounts friendship with couple during time in Boston
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old New Jersey therapist, was found fatally stabbed in her home. Jennifer Payne, her former graduate school roommate at Northeastern University, described their close friendship during their time in Boston. Authorities have not identified a suspect, and Hanlon's husband, Conor, has not made a public statement or been charged.
- Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests
A new study suggests Earth may survive the sun's death. The article is written by Sharmila Kuthunur, an independent space journalist with a master's in journalism from Northeastern University.
- More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working, per report
A report by the Cybersafety Research Center found that over half of youth safety features on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube do not function as advertised or are inaccessible to children. Only 35 of 86 tested features met criteria for effectiveness and usability, with companies disputing the findings. The study highlights systemic design flaws and comes amid lawsuits and calls for federal regulation.
- AI Has Ruined the Job Market
AI is disrupting the job market by enabling candidates to use AI tools for resume writing and interview preparation, making it difficult for employers to assess genuine skills. This has led to homogenized applications, increased fraud, and an 'arms race' between AI-powered hiring tools and cheating detection systems.
- AI put "synthetic quotes" in his book. But this author wants to keep using it.
Journalist Steven Rosenbaum's new book about AI and truth contains fabricated quotes generated by AI tools, including quotes falsely attributed to tech reporter Kara Swisher and Northeastern University professor Lisa Feldman Barrett. Despite writing a book warning about how AI distorts truth, Rosenbaum is conducting a citation audit to correct future editions.