ITU Tech Monthly | All you ever wanted to know about GeoAI

🌍 ITU Tech Monthly – Episode 002: All you ever wanted to know about GeoAI🎙️ Presented by Max Jacobson-Gonzalez | 🎧 Guest: Andrea Manara (ITU)In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we explore the transformative power of GeoAI—the fusion of geospatial data and artificial intelligence—and how it's shaping a more sustainable, equitable future for all.Join us as Andrea Manara from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) shares real-world applications of GeoAI, from enhancing food security with the FAO, to detecting illegal activities in the Amazon with UNODC, and even estimating pollution levels using satellite imagery in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano.🔍 Topics covered:What is GeoAI and why it matters Geospatial foundation models and their capabilitiesIntegration with 6G, IoT, and next-gen networksReal-world use cases in sustainable developmentEthical considerations and data bias The future of democratizedGeoAI toolsWhether you're a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or just curious about how AI is helping humanity, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of digital innovation.📌 Subscribe to ITU Tech Monthly for more insightsvisit: www.itu.int🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.#GeoAI #SustainableDevelopment #ITU #ArtificialIntelligence #GeospatialData #TechForGood #DigitalInnovation #UNTech #SmartTech #ITUtechmonthlyITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU. ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.