Mashable Highlights Lyu’s Insights on AI Video Detection
Siwei Lyu, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and co-director of the Center for Information Integrity, was quoted in a Mashable article on how to spot AI-generated videos.
This article by Mashable on how to recognize AI-generated videos online emphasizes that there’s no foolproof checklist — instead, the best defense is strong AI literacy and sound judgment.
Lyu, an expert in deepfakes, explains that understanding AI’s rapid progress is more important than focusing on individual “tells,” since flaws are constantly being improved. He points to signs such as irregular teeth, unnatural facial movements, or glitches around the face when the head turns.
Ultimately, Mashable notes that users should question the source of a video, check for verification across multiple outlets, and sharpen their instincts for spotting when something seems “off.” While companies like Google and OpenAI use watermarks to label AI-generated videos, media literacy and critical thinking remain the strongest tools for navigating online content.
