Ushahidi and Crowdsourced Information

The video discusses Ushahidi, a platform developed in Africa to crowdsource information during crises. Initially created during post-election violence in Kenya, it allows mobile users to report events in real-time. The platform has expanded globally, used by NGOs and media like Al Jazeera. The speaker highlights the challenge of information overload in crises and proposes a crowdsourced filter to assess data reliability. This innovation, driven by young African developers, aims to refine information processing and enhance crisis response.

What was the primary purpose of the initial Ushahidi system developed during the Kenyan post-election violence?

• To allow mobile users to report incidents

• To create a social network

• To provide entertainment

• To sell mobile phones

Which regions have developers contributing to the Ushahidi platform?

• Only from the U.S.

• Only from Kenya

• Only from Europe

• From all over Africa and the U.S.

What challenge is highlighted by the example of the Mumbai events?

• Lack of interest in news

• Insufficient internet access

• Information overload during crises

• Lack of mobile phones

What is the proposed solution to handle the information overload during crises?

• Creating a crowdsourced filter

• Relying on traditional media

• Ignoring the data

• Deleting unnecessary information

What is the significance of the innovation coming from Africa, as mentioned in the talk?

• It is surprising and noteworthy

• It is outdated

• It is expected and common

• It is irrelevant