Islamabad: A major step towards disaster preparedness as Viamo has launched Pakistan’s first voice-based Artificial Intelligence platform “Noor,” aimed at helping communities respond to natural disasters.
Addressing the event, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, highlighted the importance of innovative and accessible technology to tackle growing climate risks.
“Noor” is designed to work on basic mobile phones without internet, ensuring vital information reaches people in remote and underserved areas.
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According to initial data, the platform has led to a 27% increase in disaster preparedness, with basic phone users reaching levels comparable to smartphone users.
We are pleased to be supporting this disaster resilience solution that is translating trusted information into practical, real-world preparedness at scale. Noor’s coordination with local institutions and major networks will help this life-saving information reach more end-users said by Kimberly Brown, Head of Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation & Emerging Tech.
The initiative is supported by GSMA and UK International Development from the UK government.”
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