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MWC 2016: Facebook uses AI to map people's homes - BBC News - 0 views

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  • We believe this data has many more impactful applications, such as socio-economic research and risk assessment for natural disasters," Facebook said in a blog.
  • "I am torn in my reaction between excitement at the technical innovation and concern about the public policy issues," said Emily Taylor, an associate fellow at the Chatham House think tank.
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  • But the British Red Cross charity said the initiative could potentially help it locate vulnerable communities.Finer details
  • Facebook intends to use the maps to inform its Internet.org initiative, which aims to connect more people to the internet.
  • The company is currently developing drones that would extend internet signals beyond cities via lasers beamed between the aircraft.
  • "There are many areas globally that still remain off the digital map," said British Red Cross maps expert Andrew Braye."These areas are also home to vulnerable communities at risk from natural disasters or conflict.
  • "Organisations that share open data are enabling the humanitarian sector to respond more rapidly."The information is then available to emergency responders and assists with decision-making."
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