Diepholz, 22 February 2024: The world is in a constant state of tension, marked by geopolitical events, attempted coups, changes of government, and natural disasters that occur almost daily. At the same time, we are experiencing an explosion of information sources in which both facts and misinformation are spreading at an unprecedented rate. Modern surveillance systems can quickly capture publicly available news from crisis zones – from radio and television to social media – and create a rough picture of the situation. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), organizations can effectively meet their information needs. As part of a consortium centered around Radiosphere GmbH (radiosphere.de), experts such as artec technologies AG (ISIN DE0005209589) and other renowned market players are contributing crucial modules for gathering and analyzing information. The efficiency of this partnership was recently demonstrated by the requirements of a customer.
The task was to gather initial information and maintain an overview during a coup in a country in the Sahel region. The main challenge was that the internet was blocked on site, which made it very difficult to obtain and analyze information digitally. This left only the analysis of analogue sources such as television and radio. The situation was further complicated by the return of the national broadcasters to the African languages Hausa and Kanuri, after previously broadcasting in French.
