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Table 6 Technologies described by studies (n = 218)

From: Ethical implications related to processing of personal data and artificial intelligence in humanitarian crises: a scoping review

Specific technologies described

Count (%)

Social media

74 (34%)

AI / algorithms / machine learning

66 (30%)

Big data

56 (26%)

Mapping / GIS

52 (24%)

Crowdsourcing

48 (22%)

SMS or private messaging software

47 (22%)

Information systems

45 (21%)

Biometrics

42 (19%)

UAV

32 (15%)

Satellite imagery

31 (14%)

Cash distribution

25 (11%)

Medical data

21 (10%)

Blockchain / distributed ledger technology

17 (8%)

Data storage

14 (6%)

Call data records

11 (5%)

Computer-assisted personal interviewing

7 (3%)

Not specified

74 (34%)