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In February 2020, researchers from the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Stony Brook University developed an AI system capable of reconstructing motion-blurred human faces in photographs. The model distinguishes between foreground and background blurs by utilizing human-aware masks, effectively separating and processing each area. Trained on the Human-Aware Image Deblurring (HIDE) dataset and supplemented with GoPro footage, the AI demonstrated superior performance compared to existing motion deblurring methods, restoring sharp facial features in dynamic scenes.

In January 2020, researchers from the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Stony Brook University developed an AI system capable of deblurring human faces in photos. The model employs a human-aware approach, distinguishing between foreground and background blurs by utilizing masks to separate them. Trained on the Human-aware Image Deblurring (HIDE) dataset and supplemented with GoPro footage, the AI demonstrated superior performance compared to existing motion deblurring methods, effectively restoring sharp facial features in dynamic scenes.​

In January 2020, a Stony Brook University-led team received a $4.2 million DARPA KAIROS award to develop AI systems capable of understanding and responding like humans. The project, titled "Structured Generative Models for Multi-modal Schema Learning," aims to create machine learning algorithms that integrate information from text, audio, and video to discern core events from incidental ones. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between human common-sense reasoning and AI capabilities, enhancing predictive and responsive AI systems.

Billionaire Len Blavatnik has been instrumental in advancing scientific research through his philanthropic efforts, notably by providing $250,000 unrestricted grants to young scientists and engineers in the U.S. These awards, established in 2014, aim to support early-career researchers under the age of 42, enabling them to pursue innovative projects without the constraints of traditional funding limitations. Blavatnik's contributions reflect his commitment to fostering scientific discovery and innovation by empowering the next generation of researchers