Siwei Lyu Examines How Deepfakes Are Shaping Public Perception
Politico quoted Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, in a story about deepfakes and manipulated digital content, including fake plane crashes.
Siwei Lyu, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Empire Innovation Professor in the University at Buffalo’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, was quoted in a POLITICO investigation article into AI-generated images, audio, and video circulating after major transportation disasters, including fake plane crash footage.
In that article, Lyu analyzed manipulated content tied to aviation accidents, pointing out technical “artifacts” — such as distorted objects, inconsistent visuals, and unnatural movement — that signal AI creation. His analysis reinforced concerns from federal safety officials that deepfakes can spread misinformation during crises, potentially misleading the public and distracting from real investigations.
