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How AI is helping groups in conflict zones where they’re seeking to bring peace
The Red Cross and tech companies like Transcend are using AI to protect civilians, reunite families, and analyze conflicts in war zones. AI tools help identify people in need, digitize historical records of missing persons, and compress conflict analysis timelines, while drones are used cautiously due to risks of causing fear.
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