Valentyna Ocheretnaya has never stopped looking for her combat medic son, missing in action for nearly three years. Ukraine is using innovative techniques to hunt for thousands like him.
The article from MSN discusses the efforts of Ukrainian families and volunteers to locate individuals missing due to the ongoing war with Russia, utilizing both artificial intelligence and grassroots efforts. The Ukrainian government has established a Missing Persons Department, which has registered over 36,000 missing persons since the conflict escalated. Families are actively involved in the search, often turning to social media and AI technology for help. For instance, AI tools are used to analyze satellite imagery and social media posts to find clues about the whereabouts of missing soldiers or civilians. Additionally, volunteers and organizations like the Ukrainian Red Cross and the NGO "Look For Me" are pivotal in this search, providing support and resources to families. The article highlights the emotional toll on families, the complexity of the search due to the war's chaos, and the innovative approaches being taken to bring closure or reunite families.
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