EnvironmentGoogle and Brazil Launch Satellite Map to Protect the Country’s Forests
Google has partnered with the Brazilian government to create a new satellite imagery map designed to strengthen monitoring and protection of Brazil’s forests. The map makes timely, high-resolution imagery more accessible to officials, researchers, and communities—helping detect deforestation, support enforcement, and inform conservation decisions.
EnvironmentOpenAI and Gates Foundation Equip Asian Disaster Teams to Turn AI into Real-World Relief
OpenAI partnered with the Gates Foundation to run a hands-on workshop helping disaster response teams across Asia apply AI tools to real operational needs. The program focused on practical, safe deployment—teaching teams how to adapt models for early warning, damage assessment, and resource coordination, and laying groundwork for ongoing pilots.
EnvironmentData centers get smarter: AI firms pledge grid-friendly expansion and push efficiency
As AI demand drives a wave of new data centers, industry, innovators, and policymakers are stepping up to keep expansion sustainable. Tech giants and AI companies are pledging to avoid spiking local electricity costs while investing in efficiency and transparency that will help protect power grids and communities.