Nick Allardice on Using AI to Optimize Cash Transfers and Predict Disasters
Nick Allardice on Using AI to Optimize Cash Transfers and Predict Disasters  
Podcast: Future of Life Institute Podcast
Published On: Thu Dec 19 2024
Description: Nick Allardice joins the podcast to discuss how GiveDirectly uses AI to target cash transfers and predict natural disasters. Learn more about Nick's work here: https://www.nickallardice.com  Timestamps: 00:00 What is GiveDirectly? 15:04 AI for targeting cash transfers 29:39 AI for predicting natural disasters 46:04 How scalable is GiveDirectly's AI approach? 58:10 Decentralized vs. centralized data collection 1:04:30 Dream scenario for GiveDirectly