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M.B. Mack

Organization to Use AI Tool to Decide Which Families Get Hurricane Relief Money

A person walks past downed power lines as people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Greenwood, South Carolina, on Oct. 5, 2024. (Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A new disaster aid initiative using AI technology will provide nearly 1,000 households in North Carolina and Florida with thousands in cash payments to assist in recovery efforts after recent hurricanes.

The nonprofit GiveDirectly is pioneering a direct cash relief model, which is a new move that steers from traditional in-kind donations, ABC 11 reported. The model will incorporate AI technology to streamline the application process for recipients addressing unique needs following the disasters.

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