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This chapter describes the role artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) play in preventing natural disasters such as pandemics, earthquakes, cyclones, etc. Disaster relief agencies can process large volumes of fragmented and complex data with the help of AI. Consequently, it will be able to generate valuable information that can be acted upon more quickly. Despite its infancy, AR will soon become a key digital tool across many industries. Most companies are implementing technologies such as Cognitive AI, Big Data, Augmented Reality, and Cloud Computing. In the recent pandemic situation, AR has been used for remote assistance, diagnostics, checklists, and training. Enhancing e-health experiences by combining AR and AI can also help resolve legal disputes. As part of its legislative process, the European Union (EU) has prioritized this awareness. Due to this, it is vital to emphasize that these new technologies during disaster emergency management are also supported by European legal standards.
Ivan Allegranti authored paragraphs 19.7, 19.8, 19.9, and 19.10; Roberto Garetto authored paragraphs 19.3, 19.4, 19.5, and 19.6; Gopi Battineni authored paragraphs 19.1 and. 19.2
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Allegranti, I., Battineni, G., Garetto, R. (2023). The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality in Preventing Natural Disasters: Practical and Legal Issues. In: Geroimenko, V. (eds) Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Springer Series on Cultural Computing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27166-3_19
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