This image is taken from an article in Science which
discusses how analysts at the Rights Lab in the UK are using satellite imagery
to identify signs of slavery around the world. This particular image is
centered on a brick kiln, made recognizable by its brown color and ovular shape
which stand out amidst the surrounding agricultural fields. Since brick kilns
are often run using forced labor, identifying their locations can help human
rights defenders crack down on slaveholders. The image was obtained from one of
the DigitalGlobe satellites; these satellites have very high resolution, which
provides adequate detail for identifying such features. Given that brick kilns
number into the tens of thousands in South Asia, the Rights Lab is now training
artificial intelligence to identify the kilns, allowing for much quicker
identification. The article concludes with a discussion on how other satellites
or spectral signatures could be used.
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