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2026-07-04 17:50:12

OpenAI's AI Jam in Asia: Moving Disaster Response AI from Pilots to Practice

OpenAI convened 50 disaster leaders from 13 Asian countries in Bangkok for the first AI Jam, partnering with Gates Foundation, ADPC, and DataKind. Asia accounts for 75% of global disaster victims. AI tools saw 17x message spikes during cyclones. The goal: operationalize AI for crisis management.

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OpenAI's AI Jam in Asia: Moving Disaster Response AI from Pilots to Practice
2026-07-04 17:41:12

OpenAI Brings AI Disaster Response Into Practice Across 13 Asian Countries

OpenAI gathered 50 disaster management leaders from 13 Asian countries in Bangkok to move AI disaster response from pilots to practical deployment. As Asia remains highly disaster-prone, AI is increasingly being explored for early warning, public communication, and field decision support.

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OpenAI Brings AI Disaster Response Into Practice Across 13 Asian Countries