Lalitesh Katragadda: Making maps to fight disaster, build economies

The video discusses the critical need for detailed maps in crisis areas, highlighting a 2005 scenario where the UN faced challenges due to a lack of maps. Google Mapmaker, a tool developed by Google, enabled volunteers to map vast areas quickly, demonstrating the power of technology and community collaboration. The video also explores the economic potential of mapping uncapitalized land, with examples like India's trillion-dollar real estate. It concludes by showcasing global efforts in mapping, driven by passionate users and advanced technologies like computational geometry and machine learning.

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