Journalists turn to AI expert Lyu to spot deepfakes – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Journalists turn to AI expert Lyu to spot deepfakes – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

With the upcoming presidential election and the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT, UB faculty member Siwei Lyu expects his role as a deepfake detective will continue to grow. Photo: Douglas Levere Published November 17, 2023 The images are provocative. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris embrace with glee in the White House to celebrate … Read more

Study analyzes strategies for airlines to boost on-time performance – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Study analyzes strategies for airlines to boost on-time performance – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Airlines have long competed to enhance their on-time performance, and new research from the School of Management reveals the most effective strategies for improving rankings in this key indicator of punctuality and service reliability. Available online ahead of publication in Production and Operations Management Society, the study found that operational changes — such as efforts to … Read more

AI institute for speech, language disorders to help children – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

AI institute for speech, language disorders to help children – UBNow: News and views for UB faculty and staff

Progress abounds for the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education. The $20 million, UB-led initiative — funded in January by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences — will create artificial intelligence systems that ensure children with speech and language disorders receive timely, effective assistance. The work addresses the nationwide shortage of … Read more