Can we use planetary intelligence to stop global crises before they arrive?
Space technologist Robbie Schingler demonstrates how a massive network of satellites, paired with advanced AI, can monitor the entire Earth every single day. Learn how this technology makes human impact visible and helps us identify emerging threats to our planet.
The video explores the concept of 'planetary intelligence'—the integration of daily global imagery with large-scale AI models. By capturing the entire land mass of the world every day, the company Planet uses these tools to make environmental changes accessible and actionable. This technology aims to bridge the gap between detecting a crisis and actually intervening to stop it.
The scale of this operation is significant: Planet currently operates over 200 imagery satellites in space. This data is used not only for commercial purposes but also for national security and scientific research. For instance, NASA has a contract allowing U.S. Federal Civilian and National Science Foundation researchers to access this Earth observation archive to support climate and other vital research.
Source: How Satellites and AI Can Protect the Planet | Robbie Schingler | TED
