How One Startup Used AI to Identify the Coronavius Before It Even Had A Name

The video discusses Blue Dog's global early warning system for infectious diseases, developed in response to the SARS outbreak. It uses natural language processing and machine learning to track disease threats worldwide. The system identified COVID-19 early, highlighting the importance of social distancing in controlling the virus's spread. The video also addresses the ongoing need for monitoring and the role of technology in reopening economies. Privacy concerns are discussed, emphasizing the use of anonymous data to track population movements without identifying individuals.

What role does social distancing play in curbing the spread of the virus according to the text?

What are the privacy concerns associated with the use of mobile data in tracking disease spread?

How does the organization ensure that the data they work with remains anonymous?