Unmapped: No data, no AI – Werner Vogels (Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Amazon)
4Behind many of today’s most innovative AI systems is an overlooked foundation: mapping. From climate models to disaster response, geospatial data makes AI useful in the real world. This keynote shows how maps provide foundational data that helps AI understand, navigate, and solve real-world problems. Through real examples, we explore how this hidden layer powers innovation—and how open, shared data can help AI tackle some of the planet’s biggest challenges.
Speakers:
Werner Vogels
Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Amazon
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