David Lazer is University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Political Science and College of Computer and Information Science. His research interests include group learning in technology-mediated environments; consensus and opinion formation in groups, particularly in political settings, or pertaining to governance.
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September 19, 2023
Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction centerNortheastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction centerNortheastern Global News
July 28, 2023
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers SayFacebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers SayNew York Times
July 27, 2023
Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher saysDemocrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher saysNortheastern Global News
May 24, 2023
New research pushes back against charge that Google search engine creates partisan ‘filter bubble’New research pushes back against charge that Google search engine creates partisan ‘filter bubble’Northeastern Global News
February 13, 2023
Twitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just BotsTwitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just BotsWired
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