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Google makes video model Veo available on Vertex AI

One way Google can differentiate itself in the image- and video-generating market is to ally with a major player, possibly from the entertainment industry, said Michael Bennett, AI policy adviser at Northeastern University’s Institute for Experiential AI.
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Amid growing ‘news deserts’ in the US, non-traditional media outlets are on the rise

“Affluent suburbs are doing quite well, and we certainly see that in Massachusetts,” said Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University, who has written a book about news deserts and the future of journalism.
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Are food recalls on the rise? Despite public concern, not really.

Adding to the recall stress is the current political limbo, says Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies. The public doesn’t know what to expect yet from the Trump administration when it comes to food safety.
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‘Dynamic pricing’ was a top contender for word of the year. Here’s why it got consumers so worked up in 2024

How and when dynamic pricing is used is at the discretion of the artist or management, according to Andrew Mall, an associate professor of music at Northeastern University — and it was often determined under the radar.
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Sauce Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level

Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, says there are several steps you can take if you become ill due to an undeclared allergen in a food or drink product.
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Drones Offer an Unparalleled View of the Biggest Wildfire Risks

Researchers at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Northeastern University in Vancouver trained a computer vision algorithm on Spexi’s data to identify extreme fire risks from fuel loads hidden in vulnerable forests and near critical infrastructure, including utility right-of-ways, highways and railroads. 
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Here’s why we’ve seen so many food recalls—and how to stay safe

Many foods are recalled out of an abundance of caution. After all, “pathogens don’t discriminate—they can end up in food and affect anyone,” says Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert at Northeastern University in Boston and author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions. 
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Donald Trump’s Cabinet Troubles Explained, What’s Next

Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said the setbacks are “not unusual given what we know about how Trump makes decisions, often hastily and with little preparation or planning.”
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LeBron James, J.J. Redick, and Magic Johnson All Used the Same Word to Describe the Lakers’ Recent Blowout Losses. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)

Neuroscientist and Northeastern University Professor of Psychology Lisa Feldman Barrett speaks specifically about embarrassment in her book, How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain (Mariner Books, 2018).
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In progressive Boston, glaring racial gaps persist. City councilors say more analysis can help.

Ted Landsmark, a professor of public policy and urban affairs at Northeastern University, also emphasized the importance of soliciting community feedback, coordinating efforts across city departments, and working in partnership with local nonprofits, universities, and other institutions.
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#GivingTuesday can be a big boost for local charities. Here’s how to give smartly.

Rebecca Riccio, the founding director of the Social Impact Lab at Northeastern University, said GivingTuesday builds on the established “seasonal mindset” to prompt donations.
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Hunter Biden Pardon Risks Undermining Democrats’ Messaging

Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that the pardon isn’t particularly surprising, and that most voters will likely move on quickly as other political news breaks.