AI System Helps Reunite 1,000 Missing Persons With Their Families

Technology designed for good is making a profound difference in the lives of families torn apart by disasters, conflicts, and other crises. An AI system developed by the nonprofit TechForGood has successfully reunited over 1,000 missing persons with their families in just one year.

The system uses ethical facial recognition combined with a vast database of missing persons reports from humanitarian organizations worldwide. Unlike commercial facial recognition, this system was built with privacy protections and is only used for humanitarian purposes.

"Every reunification is a miracle," said founder Dr. Aisha Okonkwo. "Behind each number is a family made whole again."

The organization is now partnering with refugee agencies and disaster response teams to expand the system's reach.