Dataiku has partnered with the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) to revolutionise disaster response and public health preparedness across Southeast Asia using artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration, part of Dataiku’s AI-for-Good Programme, provides SRC with free access to Dataiku’s AI platform, enabling the automation of previously manual disaster surveillance processes.
The AI platform has transformed SRC’s approach by improving the speed, accuracy, and quality of data collection and analysis. This shift allows for the integration of additional contextual data, such as climate trends, enhancing the organisation’s ability to anticipate and respond to disasters more effectively.
Andrew Boyd, Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan at Dataiku, highlighted the significance of this collaboration: “When AI is placed in the hands of teams on the ground, it becomes a force multiplier—enabling faster decisions, better coordination, and ultimately more resilient communities.”
In addition to disaster monitoring, the partnership has enabled SRC to forecast leptospirosis outbreaks in Thailand more accurately. By applying machine learning models to weather and environmental data, SRC can better predict outbreaks and implement early intervention measures, improving resource planning for vulnerable communities.
Charlotte Lambert, Head of Dataiku’s AI-for-Good Programme, emphasised the broader impact: “AI-for-Good isn’t about applying technology to isolated use cases—it’s about fundamentally changing how impact is delivered at scale.”
This collaboration exemplifies how AI can empower humanitarian organisations to act swiftly and precisely, ultimately protecting more lives. As Dataiku continues to support NGOs globally, this model could pave the way for enhanced humanitarian efforts worldwide.
