The global supply chain may soon become more efficient than it has ever been. Although it might seem risky to entrust decision making to AI, the benefits seem too good to resist; in a ‘simple’ example, Convoy uses AI to help truck drivers choose the most profitable and efficient routes by picking up nearby loads, making the trip back home productive as they aren’t driving with empty trucks. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
