A machine learning breakthrough uses satellite images to improve lives

by Data4Good | Aug 31, 2021 | 3 comments

by Edward Lempinen, Berkeley News Deep streams of data from Earth-imaging satellites arrive in databases every day, but advanced technology and expertise are required to access and analyze the data. Now a new system, developed in research based at the University of...

In Haiti, A New Era of Disaster Response

by Data4Good | Aug 23, 2021

by Noah Smith, Direct Relief Data collection and information tools are informing disaster response to earthquake impacts in the country. As the humanitarian response to last Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Haiti continues, responders face a seminal question: Where is...

Creating Impact With AI: Doing Well By Doing Good

by Data4Good | Aug 15, 2021 | 2 comments

by Mark Minevich, Global Digital Cognitive Strategist, Digital Visionary, Artificial Intelligence expert, Venture Capitalist, Innovation CTO, author & AI contributor to Forbes.com The global pandemic has given us all an opportunity to pause for thought and take...

Data for good lights the way for The Bright Initiative

by Data4Good | Aug 8, 2021 | 2 comments

by TechHQ In the US, The Bright Initiative worked with the community service project ‘Find A Shot’, which enabled Covid-19 vaccine availability at pharmacies across the country when supply was limited. While that project has concluded due to sufficient vaccine supply,...

At its current rate, Australia is on track for 50% renewable electricity in 2025

by Data4Good | Aug 5, 2021 | 2 comments

By Professor Ken Baldwin, Professor Andrew Blaker, and Dr Matthew Stocks , The Conversation. The Australian renewable energy industry will install more than 10 gigawatts of new solar and wind power during 2018 and 2019. If that rate is maintained, Australia would...