Planet Labs Using AI to Turn Daily Earth Photos into Actionable Intelligence

Planet Labs, the company behind daily Earth photos, is using AI to turn its vast collection of images into actionable intelligence, but a senior executive warns against getting caught up in hype, emphasizing that substantive solutions require more than superficial "wow" moments. The company has evolved from investing in machine learning projects to focusing on solving specific problems, such as tracking illegal vessels and identifying crop growth areas, using AI combined with deep domain expertise and situational knowledge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyphoang/message