Artificial Intelligence

Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and ferocity. Here's how AI can come to the rescue

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There are many initiatives to harness artificial intelligence to improve disaster resilience and relief efforts. Image: NASA/Unsplash

Ashley van Heteren
Associate Partner and Co-Lead of McKinsey’s Noble Intelligence Initiative, McKinsey & Company
Martin Hirt
Senior Partner, Lead of the Strategy Practice & Co-Lead of McKinsey’s Noble Intelligence Initiative, McKinsey & Company
Lieven Van der Veken
Senior Partner, Leader in the Public and Social Sector Practice, McKinsey & Company
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