Researchers at Fudan, Harvard, and Stony Brook University recently explored the evolution of 22 languages using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, statistical methods, and a massive cache of real linguistics data. Their paper, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, identifies a common statistical structure for all the languages they examined and the patterns underpinning their evolution.
The State University of New York at Stony Brook is making strong progress toward the launch of a new department, the Department of Technology, AI and Society (DTAS), to be housed in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS).
The new department was conceived and will be launched thanks to $5 million in funding from the State University of New York (SUNY). The department will become a vital component of an expansive focus on artificial intelligence that has been in development at the university for several years.
For generations, the doctoral dissertation has been more than a scholarly document. It is a rite of passage that transforms students into scholars and is characterized by the defining quality of original thought. In dissertation defenses across the country, however, many faculty now grapple quietly with whether, and how much of, the work was produced with the help of generative AI.
Stony Brook, NY, April 2, 2025 — When sociologist Manisha Desai talks about artificial intelligence, she doesn’t start with algorithms. She starts with power.
Stony Brook, NY, 26th March, 2026 — How challenging could it be for AI to rewrite The Great Gatsby without the letter ‘e’ and in a way that doesn’t dampen the essence of Fitzgerald’s tragic masterpiece?
For Steven Skiena, distinguished professor of computer science at Stony Brook University, this question doesn’t just present an interesting writing challenge but addresses a far bigger concern: how can LLMs effectively translate nuance, voice, and style when presented with very strong language constraints?
The Center for Fiction on Lafayette Avenue hosted a lecture on artificial intelligence and literature on Thursday. The event featured author and visiting researcher at Columbia University Dashiel Carrera, English professor at the University of Virginia Bruce Holsinger, and Tuhin Chakrabarty, assistant professor of computer science at Stony Brook University. The lecture was moderated by guest Maris Kreizman, author of “I Want to Burn This Place Down” and columnist for Literary Hub.
