AI4Impact News

How AI is changing esports: Northeastern students win big at Valorant challenge 

AI for Impact co-op students Dhruv Kamalesh Kumar and Rudra Sett won second place in AWS’ Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon Esports Manager Challenge.

AI sandbox generates new solutions, talent pipeline in Massachusetts

MA Secretary of Technology and Security Services Jason Snyder discusses the success of the AI for Impact Program and the Sandbox project.

Northeastern at the forefront of Massachusetts’ AI-driven economic growth, governor says in announcing AI Hub

The AI for Impact co-ops at Northeastern are revolutionizing Massachusetts’ future. Students have developed tools like an AI chatbot for MBTA, enhancing state services and…

Northeastern students are runners-up in global AWS hackathon

At AWS re:Invent 2024, AI for Impact co-op students Dhruv Kamalesh Kumar and Rudra Sett and their Northeastern team won second place and Best Cross-Regional…

AWS and Riot Games Announce the Winner of the VALORANT Champions Tour Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge

At AWS re:Invent 2024, AI for Impact co-op students Dhruv Kamalesh Kumar and Rudra Sett and their Northeastern team won second place and Best Cross-Regional…

Impact Projects at Northeastern University

The AI For Impact Co-op is highlighted for effectively preparing students for future challenges and opportunities in the workforce.

Streamlining Public Benefits Access is a Must to Address Poverty

Burnes Center AI for Impact co-ops are highlighted for their work towards accessible healthcare benefits to the public.

Now recruiting for AI for Impact Co-ops!

Using AI to drive constituent focused outcomes

Burnes Center Senior Fellow David Fields discusses the AI for Impact Co-op program at the AWS Imagine Conference.

Healey admin’s AI blueprint for Massachusetts starts to take shape

Governor Maura Healey highlights the Burnes Center’s AI for Impact co-op program during a visit to Northeastern.

‘AI will transform every aspect of our life,’ Gov. Healey says at artificial intelligence task force meeting at Northeastern

Governor Maura Healey highlights the Burnes Center’s AI for Impact co-op program during a visit to Northeastern

Northeastern University Student Projects Improve Government With AI

The AI for Impact program gives a dozen students full-time work experience applying generative AI to public-sector problems such as transportation services, health care and…

New AI tool developed by Northeastern students connects farmers with environmental grants

The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University’s AI for Impact Co-ops Diane Grant and Rachel Kahn used AI to create a tool to…

Need info about the MBTA’s paratransit service? A new chatbot developed by Northeastern students is speeding up the process

The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University’s AI for Impact Co-ops Ria Singh and Rudra Sett were featured in an article about their…

AI for Impact Co-op Students Present Final Projects to Governor Maura Healey

The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University’s AI for Impact Co-ops presented their work to the Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey.

Governor Healey Meets with Northeastern Students Working with Administration on AI Project Under InnovateMA Partnership 

Burnes Center’s AI for Impact Co-ops presented their work to the Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.

AI for Impact Co-ops Present Final Projects for Massachusetts State Agency Partners 

Burnes Center’s AI for Impact Co-ops went on a trip to present for their Massachusetts state agency partners at their offices.

What’s Next for AI in States? An AI Sandbox

Jason Snyder, Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, described the AI for Impact Co-op Program at…

AI for Impact Trip to the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security

Burnes Center’s AI for Impact Co-ops went on a trip to the Executive Office of Technology Security and Services.

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Task Force

Governor Healey announces InnovateMA, a nation leading The Burnes Center for Social Change program that partners Northeastern University AI for Impact co-op students with Massachusetts…

Harnessing AI to Improve Government Service and Customer Experience

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs on using AI to strengthen government services.

How AI Could Restore Our Faith in Democracy

Burnes Center Director Beth Simone Noveck discusses using AI to identify strategies to strengthen our democracy.

Northeastern’s CivicConnect Team Builds Congressional Office Chatbot Prototype

POPVOX Foundation commends the “CivicConnect” student team from Northeastern University’s Burnes Center for Social Change on the creation of the first Congressional office chatbot prototype.