Advances in Global Disease Surveillance: An Introduction to BEACON
Join the launch of BEACON, a new program at Boston University that leverages AI, large language models, and a global expert network to rapidly detect and analyze emerging biological threats to people, animals, plants, and the environment. Developed with partners including the Hariri Institute and HealthMap, and funded by the NSF, Gates Foundation, and BU, BEACON is poised to become a vital global public resource.
Global Surveillance: Monitors threats across human, animal, plant, and environmental health through a worldwide network of expert moderators.
AI-Driven Insights: Uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence and language models for real-time data analysis and threat detection.
Collaborative Innovation: Built through partnerships with leading institutions to strengthen global outbreak response.
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