Artificial Intelligence, Satellites and Journalism

An introductory guide to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery in journalistic pieces.

In this project you will find the best examples on how to use Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) to find stories in satellite images, tips from experts, some of my own productions, possible story ideas to investigate and much more.

My hope is that it will serve as a starting point for those who want to explore these techniques, which have enormous potential in journalism.


False colour image of the Paraná River near its mouth at the Rio de La Plata, Argentina.
Great examples of how to use AI and satellite imagery in journalism

From detecting illegal amber mines to spotting clandestine airstrips: this is how cutting-edge journalism uses this technology in investigations
Map of Taiwan Strait.
When the Strait came to a halt

A satellite imagery analysis on how Chinese military drills in the Taiwan Strait disrupted shipping traffic on one of the world's major trade lanes
Satellite image of forest in northern Argentina.
Farewell to the forest

Hundreds of hectares of forest are destroyed every year in northern Argentina, despite being protected by law. This is an AI-based analysis of that destruction.
Satellite image of the Amazon.
Journalism, AI and satellite imagery: how to get started

This is the article I would have liked to find when I started working on this project. Find here tools, suggestions on how to get started and avoid the most common pitfalls.