While applying artificial intelligence (AI) demands careful consideration of ethical and societal implications, it also holds the potential to transform the way we work, improve service provision and enhance global development and our health and well-being. International NGO Maternity Foundation and Finnish AI startup Neuvo Inc. Global are currently exploring this potential, joining up to develop an AI-powered service to help ensure safer childbirth in low-resource settings, an urgent goal with 800 women and 6,400 newborns dying every day from pregnancy and birth-related complications. The majority of all maternal and newborn deaths are preventable if the women receive quality care. However, the world currently lacks almost 1 million midwives and many practicing midwifery do not have the necessary skills and knowledge. Therefore, finding innovative ways to build a larger and stronger midwifery cadre is crucial. Maternity Foundation has used technology for over 10 years to build...
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