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How geospatial AI is helping aid groups predict famine and deliver food

Devex — A St. Louis nonprofit is investing in AI to help WFP, FEWS NET, and other groups build and improve open-source tools for humanitarians to deliver food aid much more quickly and efficiently to people in need.
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