The Power of Crowds: Google predicts the next flu

Here’s an interesting article about how analysing information from social networks and large online groups can deliver some amazing intelligence.

“It turns out that Google can accurately estimate current flu levels one to two weeks faster than any other professional report”.

Crowds predict better than professionals: Google predicts the next flu.

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David is 4TM's Managing Director. He has led business change projects for over a decade in public and private sector organisations, specialising in the use of emerging technologies. He's involved in community radio, an occasional author and is considering using the walking boots he recently acquired.

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