Summary
The Bezos Earth Fund awarded $30 million to projects using artificial intelligence (AI) for environmental conservation. These projects include monitoring biodiversity and combating illegal activities like logging and poaching. The initiative aims to enhance conservation efforts with AI and remote technologies.
Key Facts
- The Bezos Earth Fund granted $30 million to 15 projects focused on AI for environmental protection.
- These projects aim to address issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity.
- The National Audubon Society is one of the awardees, using AI to monitor bird habitats in Latin America.
- Remote sensors will be used to record birdsong and track biodiversity in protected areas.
- Community involvement is important for collecting data and ensuring the success of conservation efforts.
- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology received funding to use AI for monitoring the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil.
- Edge AI will be used to analyze data locally, which is more energy-efficient and suitable for remote areas.
