SEAS in the News

Deepfake makers can now evade an unusual detection method
4/30/25
New Scientist quoted Siwei Lyu in a story reporting on research that found AI-powered deepfake videos with altered facial expressions can display realistic heartbeats through skin color changes, which may hinder deepfake detection methods.
Layered Semiconductor Breakthrough by WSU Promises High-Density Data Storage
4/29/25
The Volt Post quoted Huamin Li in an article about research with Washington State University on layered semiconductors that promise high-density data storage.
Truth seekers’ burden: To see is not to believe
4/29/25
The Philippines’ Daily Tribune quoted Siwei Lyu in an article about the DeepFake-o-Meter.
UB scientists working on bird flu vaccine
4/28/25
WBEN reported that UB scientists, led by Jonathan Lovell, are working on a potential new vaccine to combat bird flu that might be easier to produce than egg-based vaccines.
AI-powered speech tool wins tens of thousands in pitch contest
4/26/25
The Buffalo News and Buffalo Business First reported on CSE PhD students Shuwei Hou and Wei Bo winning first place at UB’s 25th annual Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition for their company, SATE.
AI-powered speech analysis tool wins UB entrepreneurship competition
4/25/25
SEAS PhD students Wei Bo (CSE) and Shuwei Hou (CSE) took first place at UB’s Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition for their company, SATE.

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