FEATURE : AI government ’ s COVID-19 Open Research Dataset Challenge ( CORD-19 ), which aimed to develop AI tools to help the medical research community address urgent questions posed by the pandemic .
“ Ericsson employees have always been eager to jump in and help , leveraging our technology for good . It ’ s truly part of our culture where our employees embrace the responsibility to give back through selfless volunteering ,” said Niklas Heuveldop , President and Head of Ericsson North America .
“ This was a very different challenge and a true testament to the resourcefulness and dedication of our team across the world , mobilizing quickly to help contribute to a solution for this global pandemic . Thank you GBA for supporting international companies in the US and recognizing Ericsson for this award .”
THIS WAS A VERY DIFFERENT CHALLENGE
AND A TRUE TESTAMENT TO THE RESOURCEFULNESS
AND DEDICATION OF OUR TEAM ACROSS
THE WORLD .
Ericsson ’ s effort produced significant results in the form of research tools that enable medical professionals , public health officials and other leaders to synthesize the increasing volume of medical research on COVID-19 and related viruses that now consists of over 200,000 articles .
The awards , which were presented by GBA in a virtual event streamed earlier , showcase the significant contributions that international companies make to local US communities . Many international companies offer their employees the opportunity to volunteer and help direct the company ’ s corporate social responsibility efforts . p
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