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In a world where timely, reliable information can save lives, the need for efficient and innovative information services has never been greater. Recognizing the growing volume, complexity and urgency of humanitarian information needs, OCHA’s Digital Services team embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey to modernize one of the UN’s longest-standing humanitarian information...

At ReliefWeb, we’re constantly looking for ways to make it easier for our users to find the information they need — fast. That’s why we’ve introduced AI-powered document tagging, a behind-the-scenes upgrade that’s already making a difference.

So, what’s new?

Our new system uses artificial intelligence to automatically tag documents with key metadata such as country, content type and sources — the...

In the fast-paced world of humanitarian response, every second counts. Picture a scenario where timely and efficient decisions can make a significant difference in life-saving humanitarian operations. That’s where HumSet and HumBERT step in — groundbreaking tools developed by Data Friendly Space for the DEEP Platform.

HumSet: Turbocharged Data Assistance

Think of HumSet as an open-source...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Ask ReliefWeb – a tool powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to enhance the user experience on ReliefWeb by allowing users to ask questions about individual reports through a chatbot-like interface. The chatbot responds with content exclusively from the report in question, ensuring the consistency of the information provided.

To access Ask...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the way we respond and coordinate humanitarian response - helping humanitarians offer more efficient and effective ways to deliver aid and support to people in need. The UN General Assembly’s draft resolution recognizes that safe, secure and trustworthy AI can contribute to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and “... promote digital...