Nicholas Johnson

Stony Brook University Libraries Showcases AI-Powered Technologies for Incoming Students

On Tuesday afternoon, Stony Brook University Libraries welcomed incoming students to the Library Galleria for a hands-on showcase of emerging artificial intelligence technologies. Nearly 100 students attended the lively two-hour event, where they explored eleven demonstrations spanning robotics, 3D model generation, and interactive games that pitted humans against machines. The

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Mapping Eight Decades of Long Island Land-Use Change with AI

How can a historical library collection help us understand Long Island’s changing landscape, while also testing the capabilities of emerging artificial intelligence technologies? During a six-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by Stony Brook University’s AI Innovation Institute (AI3), students Walter Ramos, Olivia Nehring, and Ashraf Sangi worked

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Stony Brook University Libraries Welcomes Hojun Son as AI Research Scientist

Stony Brook University Libraries is pleased to welcome Hojun Son, Ph.D., as our inaugural AI Research Scientist. In this newly established role, Dr. Son will help advance the Libraries’ growing investment in AI research, services and innovation. He brings a strong interdisciplinary background with degrees in information and communication technology,

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The Libraries AI Funhouse: Unlocking AI One Mini-Session at a Time

The AI Funhouse Series, recently launched by the University Libraries, is a brief but lively mini learning series designed to help library faculty and staff build confidence and curiosity around artificial intelligence. Each 15-minute session focuses on demystifying AI concepts and introducing practical tools in a friendly, accessible, and non-technical

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Stony Brook University Libraries Launches New AI Steering Committee

We’ve officially launched the Library AI Steering Committee! This group is one of the first of its kind in academic research libraries and will help shape how the library thoughtfully and responsibly integrates artificial intelligence into our services, operations, and scholarly mission. By supporting the integration, development, and responsible use

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