Prof. Siwei Lyu on the Rise of AI-Generated Disaster Misinformation
Politico quoted Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of CSE, in a story about deepfakes and manipulated digital content, including fake plane crashes.
Prof. Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, was quoted in a POLITICO article examining the growing spread of AI-generated images and videos following major disasters. Lyu explained how fake content, including fabricated plane crash images and videos, can be identified through telltale technical flaws such as inconsistent visuals, unnatural movements and details that do not match real-world evidence.
The article highlights Lyu’s concerns that AI-generated misinformation can mislead the public and distract from real accident investigations. As deepfakes become more realistic, he stresses the importance of reliable detection tools and public awareness to prevent false content from shaping perceptions during moments of crisis.
