Artificial intelligence could prevent famines, says World Bank president

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Artificial intelligence could prevent famines, says World Bank president

The World Bank is developing the Artemis famine-prevention AI system with technology giants

The head of the World Bank believes that artificial intelligence could "end famine" by spotting potential famines before they develop. Jim Yong Kim, who has led the Bank since 2012, told reporters that...

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