Bird flu is causing a surge in egg prices in the US as nearly 13 million birds have been infected or culled recently, leading to significant shortages. The article on Vox.com discusses the impact of bird flu on egg supply and the subsequent inflation in prices, and what measures the government is taking to address the issue.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The rise in egg prices due to the bird flu outbreak underscores the vulnerabilities in our supply chains and the importance of having robust contingency plans. The government’s response to mitigating the spread and impact of the disease is crucial. From a tech perspective, innovative solutions like AI and machine learning could dramatically improve disease tracking and resource allocation, potentially reducing the scale of such crises in the future.
Source: Eggs are pricey again. What’s the government doing about it? – Vox.com
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