Philip Thigo
Special Technology Envoy to the Kenyan president who led discussion of Kenya's national reforestation and disaster-response efforts using geospatial AI tools.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 34min
Smart Talks with IBM: NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
In this engaging discussion, Kevin Murphy, Chief Science Data Officer at NASA, teams up with Philip Thigo, Special Technology Envoy to Kenya's president. They delve into NASA and IBM's groundbreaking AI models that analyze satellite data to identify environmental patterns. Philip reveals Kenya's ambitious goal to plant 15 billion trees to combat deforestation, while Kevin illustrates how NASA's resources aid in vital tasks like detecting aquifers and tracking algae blooms. Their insights highlight the crucial role of AI in climate action and disaster response.
Jan 13, 2026 • 34min
NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe
Join Philip Thigo, Kenya's Special Technology Envoy, Kevin Murphy from NASA, and Juan Bernabe Moreno of IBM, as they dive into the integration of AI and satellite data for environmental impact. Thigo shares insights on Kenya's ambitious 15 billion tree campaign and how AI is used for effective flood response. Murphy discusses NASA's open-data policies and the powerful Prithvi model for analyzing Earth observation data. Moreno elaborates on innovative applications predicting weather phenomena and tracking harmful algal blooms, showcasing a future where tech meets climate action.
