Erik Hersman: Reporting crisis via texting

The video discusses Ushahidi, a platform developed to crowdsource information during crises, initially created in response to post-election violence in Kenya. It highlights Ushahidi's global deployment and the challenges of managing information overload during events like the Mumbai attacks. The speaker introduces the idea of a crowdsourced filter to refine and verify information, emphasizing the innovation coming from Africa and the collaborative efforts of young developers.

What was the primary purpose of the system built by Ushahidi during the post-election violence in Kenya?

How did Ushahidi utilize mobile phones in their information-gathering process?

What challenges does Ushahidi face regarding the overwhelming amount of information during crises?

In what ways does Ushahidi plan to improve the accuracy of the information collected?

What significance does the speaker attribute to the innovation coming from Africa in the context of technology and information sharing?