Laboratory for artificial intelligence and big data at the Federal Environment Agency started

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On October 13, 2023, Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke and UBA-Pru00c3u00a4sident Prof. Dr. Dirk Messner inaugurated the KI-Lab for Environmental Data Analysis at the German Environment Agency (UBA). The KI-Lab aims to simplify the analysis of large amounts of environmental data (Big Data) using artificial intelligence (AI). The lab will enable authorities in the environmental sector to develop tailored applications for challenges, such as more efficient wind farm planning. The KI-Lab will utilize data science methods and technologies to process heterogeneous, complex, and previously inaccessible data sets. The initiative is part of the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety's (BMUV) 5-point program "Artificial Intelligence for the Environment and Climate"" and is funded with u00e2u201au00ac26.4 million from the Federal Government's Future and Economic Package (2021). The lab will employ around 30 staff members and will prioritize responsible data management and the development of sustainable AI solutions.