A 2023 Newsday article titled "Will AI-generated art steal LI artists' jobs?" explores the growing concerns among Long Island's digital art community regarding the rise of AI-generated art. While traditional artists working with mediums like paint and sculpture may not be immediately affected, commercial digital artists who sell their work to businesses are apprehensive about the potential impact of AI tools like Midjourney, DALL·E 2, and Stable Diffusion.​ These AI s

​Spectral AI's DeepView system is at the forefront of an emerging "arms race" in burn assessment technology, particularly relevant in military contexts. This AI-driven platform analyzes multispectral imaging of wounds against a burn biopsy tissue database, enabling rapid and accurate evaluation of burn severity. Such capabilities are crucial for timely and appropriate treatment decisions, poten

​Justin Ghermezian, a principal of Calverton Aviation & Technology (CAT), advocates for Long Island's active participation in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. He emphasizes the importance of establishing AI research incubators to ensure the region's economic relevance in the 21st century. Drawing parallels to Long Island's historical role in aerospace innovation, Ghermezian highligh

​In January 2023, Inside Higher Ed reported that Stony Brook University (SBU) introduced new graduate programs in data science, including both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). These programs aim to address the growing demand for data science professionals and to enhance SBU's position in the field of computational research. The initiative reflects a broader trend a

​In January 2023, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced a $12 million allocation to Stony Brook University (SBU) to support the hiring of approximately 50 new research faculty members. This initiative is part of New York State's broader $53 million annual investment in higher education, aimed at enhancing research capabilities and student opportunities across the State University of New York (SUNY) system.​

​Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed significant investments to enhance Stony Brook University's (SBU) research capabilities. In her State of the State address, she recommended allocating $200 million in capital funding to develop new and renovated research facilities at SBU and the University at Buffalo. Additionally, the proposal includes matching up to $500 million in state funds to support e

​Nandita Kumari, a former graduate student at Stony Brook University, utilized machine learning to analyze lunar composition, aiming to identify resources like water and minerals for NASA's Artemis missions. Her research focused on quantifying rock compositions on the Moon, enhancing resource identification for future lunar exploration. Kumari's work contributes to sustainable space exploration