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Close to Refuge: Integrating AI and Human Insights for Intervention and Prevention

Close to Refuge: Integrating AI and Human Insights for Intervention and Prevention

Update: 2023-10-25
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According to the UN Refugee Agency, a staggering 108.4 million people were displaced from their homes by the end of 2022 due to reasons such as persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. On today’s episode, we discuss the pressing issue of the global refugee crisis and how data is playing a crucial role in addressing it. To help shed light on this topic, we talk to Dr. Seema Iyer, Senior Director of The Hive, USA for UNHCR’s innovation lab responsible for bringing data science, machine learning, and new technologies into the organization’s operations to enhance fundraising for refugees. During the conversation we discuss the pivotal role of data science in addressing the refugee crisis and delve into the types of data gathered to understand the needs of refugees, the challenges in utilizing this data, and the potential role of AI in facilitating new approaches.  Listen now to this month's insightful episode.


Our guest:


  • Dr. Seema Iyer, Senior Director, The Hive, USA for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)


 

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Close to Refuge: Integrating AI and Human Insights for Intervention and Prevention

Close to Refuge: Integrating AI and Human Insights for Intervention and Prevention

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