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AI to spot wildfires, human oversight of AI, and more!

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Jun 21, 2021
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AI Could Spot Wildfires Faster Than Humans
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AI Could Spot Wildfires Faster Than Humans

Tower-mounted cameras have assisted California communities in spotting wildfires for years. However, it is very difficult for human operators to keep up with a wall of live video feeds 24/7 to monitor potential flareups. Since May this year, Sonoma County, wh…

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