Why data trusts could help us better respond and rebuild from COVID-19 globally

On April 15, 2020 - Lord Tim Clement-Jones and Dame Wendy Hall shared perspectives on "Why data trusts could help us better respond and rebuild from COVID-19 globally" as part of a live video discussion moderated by David Bray, PhD, Atlantic Council GeoTech Center Director on the role of Data Trusts in the global response to and recovery from COVID-19.

This 1-hour live discussion included what are data trusts? What roles can Data Trusts play in the global response to COVID-19? What can the U.S. learn from the U.K.’s activities involving data trusts and AI? Most importantly, Lord Tim , Dame Wendy , and Dr. Bray presented actionable steps should Google, Apple, or any other major tech company or coalition want to move forward with a Data Trust initiative to help the world respond to and recover from COVID-19.

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