Using Artificial Intelligence for Wildlife Conservation

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Earth is quickly losing its biodiversity: One million plant and animal species are under threat of extinction, according to the United Nations. To better assess the problem of biodiversity loss and what to do about it, ecologists and field biologists need access to accurate observation data on more species in more parts of the globe. That's where artificial intelligence researchers like Caltech professor Pietro Perona and graduate student Suzanne Stathatos can help. In this webinar, Perona and Stathatos discussed the AI methods they have developed to more effectively monitor species, from salmon to birds to mountain lions. Their data uncovers information about complex ecosystems, human impact on biodiversity, and the effects of climate change on nature. 0:05 Introduction 1:00 What is computer vision and how is it used? 2:47 Why is it often hard for computers to identify objects? 6:13 How did you become interested in computer vision applications ecology? 11:24 What are the ways AI can help with conservation efforts? 29:18 What applications may come out of these technologies? 33:00 Audience Q&A This event is part of Conversations on Artificial Intelligence, a webinar series hosted by the Caltech Science Exchange. Join Caltech science writers as they interview Caltech experts about the future of AI and have the opportunity to ask your own questions: https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/connect/conversations/conversations-ai?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=cseai

Published 2023-05-10 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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