Can AI help us tackle air pollution?

On Tuesday, 31 March we discussed how Artificial Intelligence tools can help us tackle air pollution.

Imagine asking AI for data on the health impacts of issues such as mould exposure and receiving a reliable answer. Artificial intelligence, alongside strong metadata frameworks, is emerging as a powerful tool for breaking down barriers to data discovery.

AI, especially large language models (LLMs), offers a transformative opportunity in how we search and interact with data itself. These technologies can be harnessed for good to answer questions that traditionally require expert triage and access to siloed data sources.

On Tuesday, 31 March we discussed research into perceptions of LLMs in data discovery and the importance of access to quality data in solving environmental problems such as air pollution. Professor David Topping, alongside Lucy Woodbine, spoke about ways to unlock the potential for environmental data to inform real-world solutions to wicked problems through toolkits like the Digital Solutions Hub.

Speakers:

• Professor David Topping, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester
• Lucy Woodbine, Senior Principal, Planning and Housing Research, GMCA
• Chaired by Professor Cecilia Wong, Professor of Spatial Planning, Planning, Property and Environmental Management and Academic Co-Director of Policy@Manchester

You can view the seminar Professor David Topping's seminar slides here and Lucy Woodbine's slides here.