by Data4Good | May 7, 2020 |
Beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: Inequalities in Human Development in the 21st Century In every country many people have little prospect for a better future. Lacking hope, purpose or dignity, they watch from society’s sidelines as they see others pull...
by Data4Good | May 6, 2020 |
For 20 years, Google Search has provided people with the information they need, and in times of crisis, access to timely, actionable information is often crucial. Last year we launched SOS Alerts on Search and Maps to make emergency information more accessible. Since...
by Data4Good | May 5, 2020 |
2020 will be remembered in the history books as the year of coronavirus. However, before COVID-19 eclipsed virtually every other policy issue, 2020 was supposed to be the year of the girl, celebrating the 25th anniversary since the adoption of the Beijing...
by Data4Good | Apr 30, 2020 |
Camera traps are an invaluable tool in conservation research, but the sheer amount of data they generate presents a huge barrier to using them effectively. This is where AI can help! In the Hakuna Ma-Data Challenge, participants built models to tag species from a new...
by Data4Good | Apr 22, 2020 |
Imagine walking through the produce section of your local food market and seeing empty shelves that once were filled with colorful fruits and vegetables. Imagine no longer having almond milk to pour into your morning coffee. Or imagine that hamburger you ate for lunch...