AI’s role in wildfire detection, healthcare, and education

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AI’s role in wildfire detection, healthcare, and education

GZERO Media · Sep 24, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

From detecting wildfires before they spread to giving doctors more time with patients, AI is opening new possibilities for how technology can serve the public good. Speaking on a Global Stage panel during the 81st UN General Assembly, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith explores how AI is being applied across climate, health care, and education.…

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