AI in Earth observation: a force for good

The upcoming launch of the Φsat-2 mission is a prime example of the pioneering work that ESA does in the field of AI in Earth observation. But when it comes to AI, hopes and fears abound in equal measure. In this interview, ESA’s Rochelle Schneider sets the record straight on how this transformational technology is improving access to crucial information on the state and future of our planet.

The success of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has brought with it new questions of what awaits us if the power and capabilities of AI continue to grow. Fortunately, conferences such as AI For Good, in which ESA often participates, demonstrate that rather than causing harm, AI has a highly positive impact on society and sustainable development.

As an expert in machine learning, ESA Φ-lab AI Applications Lead Rochelle Schneider is well placed to explain why AI is a force for good in Earth observation. Rochelle has extensive experience in retrieving vital information from Earth observation data for the benefit of disease prevention and child development.

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