Zhao Interviewed by The Financial Times on AI fakes are Turning Satellite Images into War Misinformation
Posted: 3/5/2026 (CSDE in the News)

The Financial Times interviewed CSDE Affiliate Bo Zhao (Geography) on how AI is accelerating information warfare—particularly through AI- manipulated satellite imagery. For instance, satellite imagery suspected to be generated or modified with AI circulated widely on social media following recent Iranian drone strikes. Zhao noted that AI can be used to add color to satellite images–which subtly changes how people view the scene, introducing perceived differences that might not actually be there.