Putting the world back to work: An expert system using big data and artificial intelligence in combating the spread of COVID-19 and similar contagious diseases.

Journal: Work (Reading, Mass.)
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: To combat COVID-19, curb the pandemic, and manage containment, governments around the world are turning to data collection and population monitoring for analysis and prediction. The massive data generated through the use of big data and artificial intelligence can play an important role in addressing this unprecedented global health and economic crisis.

Authors

  • Said Tkatek
    Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, Computer Research Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
  • Amine Belmzoukia
    Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, Computer Research Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
  • Said Nafai
    School of Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Therapy, American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Jaafar Abouchabaka
    Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, Computer Research Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
  • Youssef Ibnou-Ratib
    Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science, Computer Research Laboratory, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.