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Coronovirus tech handbook online

Coronovirus tech handbook online

The coronavirus tech handbook continues to grow online.

Digital Planet · BBC World Service

March 17, 202036m 20s

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Show Notes

In these unprecedented times of a global pandemic many people are working or studying from home, doctors are facing new challenges, so medical equipment is in short supply – how do deal with this? Perhaps check the coronavirus tech as a shared open source online document where anyone can post their experiences or advice.

Open source tech for COVID-19 A 3d printed ventilator that could be used for COVID-19 patients could be ready by the end of the week. An open source project has led to a collaboration of IT professionals and engineers to work on the project.

Developing responsible AI Cultural anthropologist Genevieve Bell joins us on the programme to talk about developing AI safely and responsibly. She’s cofounded an innovation institute - the 3Ai Institute at the Australian National University and is looking for new students from around the world to apply.

(Image: Coronavirus tech handbook. Credit: Newspeak House)

Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz