CII promotes mis/disinformation awareness and resilience.
CII seeks to equip members of the Buffalo community with tools to recognize dis/misinformation and respond effectively. We cannot tell you what to believe, but our members have expertise in many fields and can help identify some of the tell-tale signs of deceit.
05/05/2026
The CII is spotlighting three new members whose work sits at the intersection of youth wellbeing, digital culture, and online safety. Meet Dr. Amanda Nickerson, Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, and Leah Jacobs.
Explore the important work they're doing:
đź”— Alberti Center: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti
đź”— Digital Wellness Project: digitalwellnessproject.com
03/03/2026
Don't miss the next lecture in the CII series: featuring Professor James A. Gardner this Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM at the Silverman Library! He will be discussing the state of liberal democracy in the age of social media. This event is FREE & OPEN to the public.
When: Thursday, March 5th, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Where: Silverman Library (Capen 305)
02/21/2026
Join us on March 5th for the next CII Lecture Series as SUNY Distinguished Professor James A. Gardner dives into the complex power dynamics of our hyperconnected world!
Romance scammers conned a real woman out of her home, using an AI deepfake. Learn how to protect yourself from these bad actors.
SOURCES:
https://ktla.com/video/l-a-woman-loses-home-after-being-targeted-in-ai-deepfake-romance-scam-using-actors-face/11023051/
https://www.secretservice.gov/investigations/romancescams
02/03/2026
Bad actors can use deepfake tech to impersonate people you know. Keep yourself and your money safe!
SOURCES: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/artificial-intelligence-scam-tips.page
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01/29/2026
Not everything that chatbots tell you is true... learn more about AI trustworthiness in our podcast.
SOURCE: AI and Us: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence, Episode 15
01/26/2026
Education is the best way to combat misinformation! Stay safe and sane on the internet with these guidelines.
Sources:
https://digitallift.org/
11/17/2025
Please join us on Thursday, November 20, for this talk by Lindsay Brandon Hunter. 3:30-5:00 in Student Union Room 330, UB North Campus.
10/26/2025
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, digitalLIFT and DART Collective are teaming up to offer a free webinar designed to give your organization practical tools and strategies for keeping new users safe online.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will explore two complementary approaches to digital safety training:
• digitalLIFT’s Teach Online Safety Curriculum
A train-the-trainer program that equips staff and volunteers with easy-to-use modules covering phishing, privacy, malware, and misinformation. It’s designed to be culturally relevant, adaptable, and ready to deploy in your own programs.
• DART Academy
An engaging, scenario-based e-learning platform tailored to first-time internet users and older adults. Learners practice recognizing scams and protecting their digital identities in real-world simulations.
Webinar Details
Date: October 29
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific
Register here: https://digitallift.org/event/safer-together-helping-communities-navigate-the-online-world
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your programs and protect the communities you serve. Whether you’re onboarding hundreds of new users or piloting a small digital literacy initiative, this webinar will give you actionable tools to help everyone access the internet safely.
Register today to save your spot!
10/15/2025
Are you curious, or maybe confused, about exactly what Artificial Intelligence is, how it works, and what the real potential, perils, and costs are? Join us for this free talk by two of UB's most knowledgeable and easy to understand experts.