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Buffalo Business First reported that UB recently received $3.4 million from the NSF to continue CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service, a training program for cybersecurity experts.

Grant Hecht and Isys Johnson are among 33 SUNY students recognized for innovative research that tackles some of society’s most pressing issues.

Anuj Vadecha, a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, earned fourth place in the Cohere Company Challenge at LA Hacks 2023.

Newsday quoted Siwei Lyu in an article about a new bill that would require political ads to disclose the use of artificial intelligence. 

The funding, from the National Science Foundation, will help train 24 cybersecurity experts who work for the FBI, CIA and other agencies

Reuters quoted Siwei Lyu in a fact-checking article questioning if a photo of late U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his “body double” is authentic.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) reported that the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program is renewing funding for seven academic institutions, including UB, to support the development of a robust and resilient cybersecurity workforce. 

MIT Technology Review quoted Siwei Lyu in a story that reported an internet protocol called C2PA may be the key in solving the AI-labeling problem. 

In total, the faculty will receive nearly $2.9 million in funding from the National Science Foundation for research on pressing societal problems and outreach to diverse communities.

Lead Stories quoted Lyu in an article that fact checks a social media post featuring an audio clip that allegedly captures President Biden’s voice discussing bank collapses.