Spark Archives - Algorithm

New version of Spark to be used nation-wide to model and predict bushfires

Australia will develop a nationally consistent bushfire modelling and prediction capability under an agreement announced of February 4th between CSIRO’s Data61 and AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services. The partnership involves the development of Spark Operational, a cutting-edge bushfire simulation tool based on Data61’s Spark fire prediction platform. Fire and emergency service agencies...

Artificial Intelligence

Our data-driven role in tackling COVID-19 in Indonesia

Complex problems require sophisticated solutions, and when it comes to adapting to a global pandemic, capturing and making sense of vast amounts of data is critical to help mitigate societal and economic impact. Also, intelligently using non-traditional source of data such as social media and integrating it with traditional sources such as telecommunications and surveys to improve spatial and temporal granularity is extremely...

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence: A discussion series

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those technologies, like advances in gene editing or quantum computing, which has the power to change life itself. It has the potential to transform economies, unlock new societal and environmental value and accelerate scientific discovery. With AI estimated to generate $13 trillion in economic activity globally by 2030, the...