How AI is streaming the processing and use of camera trap data for conservation
0Wildlife cameras, also known as camera traps, have become a crucial tool in the study of wildlife populations and their impact on conservation outcomes. They are used to assess species richness, population trends, and monitor biodiversity in protected areas, corridors, Indigenous lands, and other conservation lands. However, the manual processing of thousands of images generated by these cameras can be cumbersome and often leads to data collection challenges. To address this issue, Conservation International has partnered with Google and other partners to create Wildlife Insights, a platform that leverages the power of AI to quickly process and organize this data, making it readily available to data collectors and users. The AI model behind Wildlife Insights is described in detail, and the platform’s effectiveness is demonstrated through several case studies that highlight its potential for improving conservation outcomes for wildlife. \n\nSpeakers:\nJorge Ahumada\nMoore Centre for Science\n\nTomer Gadot\nGoogle\nModerator(s):\n\nMaría Cecilia Londoño\nHumboldt Institute\n\nMike Gill\nNatureServe’s Biodiversity Indicators Program\n\n#AIforBiodiversity #AIforConservation\n\nJoin the Neural Network! \nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/\nThe AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. \nDesigned to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI.\n\n Watch the latest #AIforGood videos!\n\n\nExplore more #AIforGood content:\n AI for Good Top Hits\n • Top Hits \n\n AI for Good Webinars\n • AI for Good Webinars \n\n AI for Good Keynotes\n • AI for Good Keynotes \n\n Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter:\nhttp://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5\n\n Discover what's next on our programme!\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/programme/\n\nCheck out the latest AI for Good news:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/\n\nExplore the AI for Good blog:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/\n\n Connect on our social media:\nWebsite: https://aiforgood.itu.int/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood\nLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood\n\nWhat is AI for Good?\nWe have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets.\nMore than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\nAI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.