CII Co-Director David Castillo Featured in UB’s AI Initiative
CII Co-Director David Castillo Featured in UB’s AI Initiative
In a moment of pride for the Center for Information Integrity (CII), David Castillo, was prominently featured in his role as Co-Director of CII, in the Video presented during the President’s State of the University address.
In a moment of pride for the Center for Information Integrity (CII), David Castillo, was prominently featured in his role as Co-Director of CII, in the Video presented during the President’s State of the University address. The video highlighted UB's leadership in advancing artificial intelligence for the public good, emphasizing the university’s commitment to tackling pressing societal challenges.
Speaking on the critical work of CII, Castillo shared:
"In the Center for Information Integrity, we are focused on promoting collaborative work across the disciplines, understanding the impacts that mis and disinformation are having in our world, and most importantly, trying to come up with short-term and long-term approaches to solving this problem."
The video underscored UB’s cross-disciplinary approach to AI, featuring examples of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fields like healthcare, education, and sustainability. Castillo emphasized the importance of public institutions serving their communities by equipping individuals with tools to combat misinformation and disinformation:
"Public institutions in particular have a responsibility to their constituents, to the communities they serve. Today, I can't imagine a better service to our community than educating people to be on the lookout and to defend themselves against false, misleading information."
CII’s mission aligns seamlessly with UB’s broader AI strategy: to harness the potential of disruptive technologies like AI for meaningful and ethical applications that serve the greater public. Castillo’s inclusion in this high-profile video further illustrates CII’s central role in addressing one of the most critical challenges of our time—ensuring information integrity in an era of digital disruption.
As UB continues to lead in AI innovation, Castillo and the team at CII are dedicated to advancing research and collaboration that make a tangible difference in the fight against misinformation and disinformation.
The AI video also showcased contributions from other UB experts, including researchers in healthcare and education, highlighting UB’s multidisciplinary excellence and its efforts to apply AI in transformative ways that directly address societal needs.
From combating the growing challenges of misinformation to improving access to healthcare and educational services, UB’s leadership in artificial intelligence is a testament to its mission to drive innovation for the public good.
