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Focus on UN SDGs
New digital tools to track illegal wildlife trade online
Horizon
07 Oct 2021
Using data from social media platforms in combination with machine learning methods to identify what species and wildlife products are traded online and what are the motives behind the trade.
AI tools for assessing zero-deforestation commitments in Vietnam
Louis Reymondin and Andres Perez-Uribe
06 Oct 2021
The Coffee Vision project is developing a smart monitoring tool to support the certification of sustainable coffee plots in Vietnam.
AIhub launches focus series on life on land
AIhub
06 Oct 2021
We are now publishing articles on the latest topic in our series on the UN sustainable development goals.
Developing organic batteries using machine learning
Texas A&M
29 Sep 2021
Researchers are using machine learning techniques to optimize polymers needed for metal-free, recyclable, organic batteries.
AI as an accelerator of the energy transition, opportunities for a carbon-free energy system
Mathijs de Weerdt
23 Sep 2021
Find out how the Netherlands aim to take major steps towards increasing renewable energy production and increased electrification.
Radical AI podcast: featuring Jason Edward Lewis
The Radical AI Podcast
20 Sep 2021
In this episode, Dylan and Jess chat to Jason Edward Lewis about Indigenous AI.
Life below water focus series round-up: ocean ecosystems, marine litter and autonomous vehicles
Lucy Smith
17 Sep 2021
We summarise our focus series and highlight further interesting research in the field.
The Machine Ethics podcast: responsible AI research with Madhulika Srikumar
The Machine Ethics Podcast
14 Sep 2021
In this episode, Ben chats with Madhulika Srikumar about AI research, how we can think responsibly about our work, and how best to manage the associated risks.
Focus on life on land: call for contributions
AIhub
10 Sep 2021
We are looking for AI researchers, users and stakeholders to write, or talk, about their work relating to life on land.
Energy as a fundamental right
Finding the optimum amount of free electricity to tackle energy poverty.
The Machine Ethics podcast: How to design a moral algorithm with Derek Leben
The Machine Ethics Podcast
05 Aug 2021
In this episode, Ben chats with Derek Leben about a general framework for machine ethics, contractarianism, Rawls’ original position thought experiment, and more.
Use of AI to fight COVID-19 risks harming “disadvantaged groups”, experts warn
University of Cambridge
28 Jul 2021
Rapid deployment of AI to tackle coronavirus must still go through ethical checks and balances.
Ethics and AI: tackling biases hidden in big data
AIhub
16 Jul 2021
Find out more about Nello Cristianini's research into big data and biases.
Code^Shift lab aims to confront bias in AI and machine learning
Texas A&M
13 Jul 2021
The new Texas A&M initiative brings together an interdisciplinary group of experts.
Focus on affordable and clean energy: call for contributions
AIhub
09 Jul 2021
We are looking for AI researchers, users and stakeholders to write, or talk, about their work relating to affordable and clean energy.
Advancing society through inclusive AI technology
University of Amsterdam
18 Jun 2021
Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems (SIAS) - a new research group at the University of Amsterdam.
AI in port and maritime research
Universiteit Leiden
07 Jun 2021
Three researchers from The Netherlands explain their work.
The Machine Ethics Podcast: Algorithmic discrimination with Damien Williams
The Machine Ethics Podcast
03 Jun 2021
In this episode, Ben chats with Damien Williams about types of human and algorithmic discrimination, and much more.
FLeet: putting machine learning in your pocket
EPFL
02 Jun 2021
Using mobile devices to conduct machine learning as part of a distributed network.
AIhub launches focus series on reduced inequalities
AIhub
02 Jun 2021
As part of our ongoing focus on the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), we are launching the next topic in this series: reduced inequalities.
Understanding the oceans and climate change – the OcéanIA project and Tara expedition
Lucy Smith
27 May 2021
Find out about an expedition to collect data from the oceans.
Interview with Nayat Sánchez-Pi – how the OcéanIA project is advancing our understanding of the oceans and our climate
Lucy Smith
13 May 2021
The Director of Inria Chile tells us about her research into the relationship between the oceans and climate change using AI and mathematical modeling.
Artificial intelligence could be used to triage patients suspected at risk of early stage oesophageal cancer
University of Cambridge
10 May 2021
Find out how Cambridge researchers are using deep-learning to assist pathologists.
Quality education focus series round-up: teaching AI and using AI to improve teaching
Lucy Smith
26 Apr 2021
We summarise our focus series and highlight further interesting research in the field.
Focus on reduced inequalities: call for contributions
AIhub
12 Apr 2021
We are looking for AI researchers, users and stakeholders to write, or talk, about their work relating to reducing inequalities.
Detection of marine litter using deep learning
Lucy Smith
07 Apr 2021
Understanding the problem of plastics in the oceans.
AIhub launches focus series on life below water
AIhub
07 Apr 2021
As part of our ongoing focus on the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), we are launching the next topic in this series: life below water. Posts on this topic will be featured on our website throu...
Data Science Nigeria AI bootcamp videos available online
Lucy Smith
06 Apr 2021
Data Science Nigeria is a non-profit with the aim of developing Nigeria’s AI ecosystem and positioning the country as a world-class destination for AI research. Part of their vision is to train, men...
Machine learning helps in the search for new antibiotics
Universiteit Leiden
29 Mar 2021
Research identifies new types of clusters of genes in the DNA code that could possibly code for 'precursors' that will later become proteins with antibiotic effects.
CLAIRE COVID-19 Initiative Video Series: Meet the Team Leaders – Ricardo Chavarriaga
Ricardo Chavarriaga tells us about his role in the CLAIRE COVID taskforce.
Symposium on Educational Advances in Artificial Intelligence – a summary from the co-chairs
Lisa Torrey and Michael Guerzhoy
23 Mar 2021
Find out more about the event and the activities that took place.
CLAIRE COVID-19 Initiative Video Series: Meet the Team Leaders – Marco Aldinucci
Learn more about the image analysis topic group in the CLAIRE COVID-19 Initiative.
Michael Wooldridge: Talking to the public about AI – #EAAI2021 invited talk
Lucy Smith
17 Mar 2021
Michael shares lessons learnt from his science communication experiences.
Climate action focus series round-up – interviews, research summaries, webinars and more
Lucy Smith
16 Mar 2021
In this summary article we highlight some of work at the intersection of AI and climate science.
Daphne Koller: Digital learning coming to life – #AAAI2021 invited talk
Lucy Smith
11 Mar 2021
At AAAI 2021, Daphne Koller gave a plenary talk about digital learning. In this presentation she discussed the different motivations for online learning, what we know about effective learning, digital...
CLAIRE COVID-19 Initiative Video Series: Meet the Team Leaders – Manlio De Domenico
In interview number six in this series of Meet the Team Leaders from the CLAIRE COVID-19 Initiative, we hear from Manlio De Domenico, Head of the Complex Multilayer Networks Lab, Fondazione Bruno Kess...
