AI for Good

Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health

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Created by Wiley and Sons, William B. Weeks, Juan M. Lavista Ferres

Discover how artificial intelligence is being used to solve real-world problems in sustainability, humanitarian action, and healthcare. See how AI is making a difference through practical examples and learn how these methods can be applied to create positive change.

Wiley | Mar 2026 | 432 min

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LevelBeginner

CategoriesData Science, Ethical Considerations and Practices for Technology Professionals

1What Is Artificial Intelligence and How Can It Be Used for Good
2Artificial Intelligence: Its Application and Limitations
3Commonly Used Processes and Terms
4Deep Learning with Geospatial Data
5Nature-Dependent Tourism
6Wildlife Bioacoustics Detection
7Using Satellites to Monitor Whales from Space
8Social Networks of Giraffes
9Data-driven Approaches to Wildlife Conflict Mitigation in the Maasai Mara
10Mapping Industrial Poultry Operations at Scale
11Identifying Solar Energy Locations in India
12Mapping Glacial Lakes
13Forecasting and Explaining Degradation of Solar Panels with AI
14Post-Disaster Building Damage Assessment
15Dwelling Type Classification
16Damage Assessment Following the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey
17Food Security Analysis
18BankNote-Net: Open Dataset for Assistive Universal Currency Recognition
19Broadband Connectivity
20Monitoring the Syrian War with Natural Language Processing
21The Proliferation of Misinformation Online
22Unlocking the Potential of AI with Open Data
23Detecting Middle Ear Disease
24Detecting Leprosy in Vulnerable Populations
25Automated Segmentation of Prostate Cancer Metastases
26Screening Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Low-Resource Settings
27Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
28Using Artificial Intelligence to Inform Pancreatic Cyst Management
29NLP-Supported Chatbot for Cigarette Smoking Cessation
30Mapping Population Movement Using Satellite Imagery
31The Promise of AI and Generative Pre-Trained Transformer Models in Medicine

What You Will Learn

You will explore real-world examples that show how AI is making a difference in diverse fields. Clear, non-technical explanations help you understand key concepts and ethical considerations. Along the way, you will pick up practical steps for applying AI to address important social and environmental challenges.

Key Features

See how AI tackles climate change, disaster relief, and healthcare challenges
Gain practical strategies for using AI responsibly and ethically in social projects
Learn to identify opportunities for AI to drive sustainability and social impact

Target Audience

Perfect for business leaders, policymakers, and professionals in tech, healthcare, or humanitarian fields who want to use AI for positive impact. No technical background is required. If you are curious about how AI can drive sustainability and improve lives, you will find practical insights and inspiration here.

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