Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood shared that his mother would say, in times of crisis, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”  

This advice holds true when looking at the potential for artificial intelligence to change the world.  People are using technological advances to create and experiment with innovative approaches to global issues that have affected humanity for generations.  

The plight of displaced persons, the global food crisis and natural disasters are real challenges people face every day. With the expansion of violent extremist groups and civil unrest around the world, the need for providing safety and security is as important as ever.  

While these issues aren’t new, the application of artificial intelligence to augment our ability to solve them is. What if artificial intelligence is the change agent we need to significantly accelerate our ability to have positive, lasting impact in these areas in a globally sustainable way?