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BlueDot, a Toronto-based artificial intelligence company, was first to spot the mysterious virus causing pneumonia in Wuhan. They alerted hospitals, governments, businesses, and other clients from the private sector about the danger. Facebook, Google, and Amazon have already discussed their role in the crisis with officials. The companies have outlined key directions that are mainly focused on sharing data and avoiding the spread of misinformation. Technology and innovative software solutions can not only be valuable during quarantines, but they can also protect people from misinformation.