Machine Learning Thursdays: Can Machine Learning Address the Planet's Biggest Problems?

Critics have aimed barbs at technology for solving short-term, high-payout problems. To be fair, the critiques aren't always distorted. While it's true urban dwellers can hail a ride and order take out more easily, we're still far from ending global hunger, realizing gender equality, or creating affordable, clean energy. Changes are underway, though, as these weighty concerns are finding much-needed aid from a set of smart, passionate technology leaders. Fortunately, efforts are underway to arm global leaders with smart technology.