DATA SCIENCE

Using Social Media Imagery to Nowcast Air Pollution

Air pollution is a growing health issue in the region and our team has been researching how to deploy a model to nowcast air quality using social media imagery. Selected as one of 17 challenge winners, we presented our idea at the recent Computer Vision for Global Challenges workshop.  

MOBILE NETWORK DATA

Benefits of Using Mobile Phone Data for Official Statistics

At the recent UN Global Working Group on Big Data's regional workshop on the use of mobile phone data for official statistics in Jakarta, we hosted participants from ten national statistical offices in the region. These are the 10 key benefits of using data source that were outlined.

HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN

A Closer Look at The Making of Our After Dark Personas

To better communicate the needs of women who travel and use public transportation during evening time, in our After Dark Research we created a set of personas based on anecdotes of women working blue collar, night-shift jobs. Here we reflect on the process and lessons learned.

DATA GOVERNANCE

On the Signing of Satu Data Indonesia and What's Ahead

President Joko Widodo recently signed the Presidential Regulation on Satu Data, which now enables the Government to implement the initiative across government agencies. Yanuar Nugroho (Deputy Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President) talks with us about future plans.  

DATA ANALYTICS

Global Pulse New Study Highlights the Risks of AI-Generated Texts
 

UN Global Pulse discusses the risks and potential impacts that can arise from the malicious use of automated text generation software in this new study. This fake UN speech generator that uses open-source tools and data from UN General Assembly speeches will leave you questioning.  

HUMANITARIAN DATA

The Centre for Humdata Talks Big Data with Pulse Lab Jakarta

Speaking with the Centre for Humdata, our Head of Office shares some insights on how the Lab works with the private sector and the importance of human centered design. She also reminds us that, "Data science is not something that can be done very easily, or quickly...context matters."

What We're Reading

GLOBAL PULSE

Why Artificial Intelligence Might Owe You Something

For better or worse, artificial intelligence today impacts our lives. Global Pulse's chief data scientist argues that developing trustworthy AI is not the only challenge, but finding the right way to redistribute the wealth that AI will bring in a way that ensures no one is left behind is also crucial.

OXFORD INSIGHTS

Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2019

How well placed are governments to take advantage of the benefits of AI? This Readiness Index ranks 194 countries and territories' preparedness according to governance; infrastructure and data; skills and education; and government and public services. What do these rankings suggest?

IDEO

Inviting Algorithms to the Design Team

Computers can learn a lot in a short time. But when it comes to learning artful nuances, they don't do so well. Graphic designers though are superb at tweaking things, but have limited production capacity. What if AI and graphic designers were to join forces? 

ARTEFACT GROUP

What's Next for Design: Towards Humanity-Centered Design

Design-driven innovation is transforming large companies, while enabling non-profits and smaller companies to find new ways to improve operations and engage with new audiences. But how should this process evolve to better address the complex, interconnected issues we face today?

STANFORD SOCIAL INNOVATION REVIEW

Community Engagement Matter (Now More Than Ever)

With more data-driven practices being adopted in the public sector, there are new opportunities for governments to reduce inefficiencies and have greater impact. At the same time, policymakers should also engage with community members upfront to better design programmes.

BLOOMBERG CITIES

The Future of City Innovation

"What's one thing you hope will happen in the world of public-sector innovation over the next 10 years?" This was the question posed to a few innovators, futurists and even the production designer behind the capital city of the famously featured Wakanda. Here's what they said.

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