As severe floods impact Brazil, leading AI companies join forces to
invest in supporting global communities, using Data and AI
technologies to help cities and governments prepare for
climate-related risks and infrastructure resilience. The AI climate
coalition is building models to deal with extreme weather
conditions globally
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FRANCISCO, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI/R, a
global leading technology company specializing in Data, AI, and Gen
AI services, has announced a plan to dedicate resources on pro-bono
programs for the next several years, aimed at harnessing the power
of AI, data analytics. The program is a joint effort with global
tech partners as AWS, and Brazilian leading IT services companies
and universities aligned with the +praTi digital talent program, to
apply the power of AI to address the severe floods' impact in the
South American country.
The initiative seeks a global scope as the efforts will expand
and scale to address communities affected by climate change
throughout the world. For the last ten days, widespread flooding
has overrun the infrastructure of 400 cities in Rio Grande do Sul,
Brazil's southernmost state,
including Porto Alegre, its
capital.
"The recent events in Brazil
serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities we face due to
climate change," said AI/R Global CEO and Compass UOL cofounder
Alexis Rockenbach, a Porto Alegre native. "While dealing with the
immediate priority of saving lives, we also need to look into the
future and use AI technologies to accelerate our severe weather
readiness in a profound way."
In addition to offering support and investments, the new AI
climate coalition is using AI technologies to better prepare cities
and governments to deal with climate-related risks and
infrastructure resilience.
To kick start the new initiative, Rockenbach has pledged the
resources of the AI/R Group, six companies with a staff of over
5,000 AI specialists and software engineers and investing in
programs with an initial focus on four key areas:
- Advanced Predictive Models: Developing AI-powered predictive
models that can accurately forecast severe climate events, enabling
proactive measures to protect human life and infrastructure.
- Infrastructure Resilience: Collaborating with engineers and
experts to redesign and retrofit critical infrastructure such as
bridges, roads, sanitary, water, and electricity systems to be more
resilient to extreme weather conditions.
- Data-driven Insights: Leveraging vast amounts of data to gain
actionable insights into climate patterns, vulnerabilities, and
adaptation strategies.
- Global Collaboration: Fostering collaboration between industry
leaders, researchers, and policymakers to drive innovation and
implement scalable solutions worldwide.
"AWS is committed to leveraging our cloud computing and AI
capabilities to support AI/R's global initiative," said
Cleber Morais, Managing Director,
AWS Global Sales in Latin America.
"By harnessing the power of AWS's advanced technologies, we can
accelerate the development of innovative solutions that address
climate-related risks and enhance infrastructure resilience,
ultimately creating a more sustainable future for communities
worldwide."
Universities too are contributing to the collective effort.
"At +praTi, we recognize the critical role of digital talent in
addressing global challenges," said Cristian Cavalheiro, President of the
organization. "We are excited to contribute our connections with
universities and IT companies in Brazil and collaborate to support AI/R's
efforts in developing innovative solutions that enhance resilience
and mitigate risks to human life in the face of severe climate
conditions. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and drive
positive change for communities in
Brazil and beyond."
AI/R's initiative represents a significant step forward in
addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. By
harnessing the power of AI, data, and collective expertise, the
company aims to create a more sustainable and resilient future for
generations to come.
For a full list of all the official organizations receiving
donations to support people impacted by the flooding in
Brazil, please visit
https://go.compass.uol/join-us-to-support-rs
About AI/R
AI/R Group is an AI powerhouse comprised of six leading global
brands: Compass UOL, Avenue Code, Invillia, Everymind, Webjump and
Edgy. It employs over 5,400 people worldwide. AI/R Group designs
and builds cutting-edge platforms using innovative technologies
augmented by the power of Data, AI, and Gen AI to unlock client's
digital transformation potential. AI/R Group helps global
enterprises innovate and thrive in their industries while nurturing
the best talent, creating opportunities to improve people's lives,
and focusing on how AI can positively impact society.
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