AI for Good, Juan M. Lavista Ferres
AI for Good, Juan M. Lavista Ferres
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AI for Good
Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health

Author: Juan M. Lavista Ferres, William B. Weeks, Brad Smith

Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/23/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

The authors also provide:

● Easy-to-follow, non-technical explanations of what AI is and how it works

● Examples of the use of AI for scientists working on mitigating climate change

● Real applications of AI in humanitarian action, whether in speeding disaster relief with more accurate data for first responders or in helping address populations that have experienced adversity with examples of how analytics is being used to promote inclusivity

● A deep focus on AI in healthcare where it is improving provider productivity and patient experience, reducing per-capita healthcare costs, and increasing care access, equity, and outcomes

● Discussions of the future of AI in the realm of social benefit organizations and efforts

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on October 05, 2024

This is an important and, in some ways, inspirational book about how AI can positively impact the world and it is admirable that Microsoft are doing this. However, it read a little bit like an academic paper and since I listened to it on Audible, I lost much of the detail; so I would recommend readi......more

Goodreads review by Burak on August 03, 2024

A great read that clearly demonstrates how AI can be used to create a positive impact!......more

Goodreads review by David on May 21, 2025

Not as informative as I'd hoped. Mainly just a random assortment of case studies. Pretty boring read.......more