Artificial Intelligence
Unilever and Alibaba launch AI-powered closed-loop recycling system in 'Waste Free World' initiative
The companies have already installed 20 machines operational in offices and community spaces in Shanghai and Hangzhou, with 500 more set to be installed through 2021. Read More
Startup Phood tackles food waste at the top of the food chain
Phood tackles food waste at the data level for prepared food sections in dining halls and grocery stores using artificial intelligence and enhanced analytics. Read More
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud
We need more alliances centered on using the power of cloud computing, AI and analytics to move industries such as agriculture and consumer products closer to business practices that mitigate the impact of climate change Read More
How AI and robotics are shaping the MRF of the future
Sophisticated materials recovery facilities of the future won’t be cheap. Will they have payoff for recyclers and their customers? Read More
AI doesn’t have to be a power hog
The climate impact of artificial intelligence — both in terms of power consumption and all the electronic waste that gadgets create — is a legitimate, growing concern. Read More
Trend: The bots are coming (to ratings and reporting)
Automation and artificial intelligence are being leveraged to both generate and evaluate ESG data. Is that a good thing? Read More
Alphabet moonshot Tidal heralds the age of precision aquaculture
Demand for protein from sea creatures such as tuna, salmon and shrimp is growing far faster than for animal proteins. Read More
How Google.org accelerates social good with artificial intelligence
A conversation with Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, who is helping the tech giant support emerging technologies that could make a positive impact in health, education, economic opportunity and empowerment, environmental protection and conservation. Read More
Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade
The applications being made possible by breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, analytics and sensors are profoundly practical. Read More
Entrepreneurs and government are teaming up to boost food security in the United Arab Emirates — and beyond
From vertical farms to fish caves, new technologies aim to boost food production and vanquish hunger. Read More