Moncton Researchers Developing Artificial Intelligence to Fight Wildfires

Focus: Methods or Design

Source: CBC

Readability: Intermediate

Type: Website Article

Open Source: Yes

External URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-researchers-developing-artificial-intelligence-to-fight-wildfires-1.7039569

Keywords: N/A

Learn Tags: AI and Machine Learning Design/Methods Canadian Landscape Framework Research Centre

Summary: Researchers in New Brunswick are developing an algorithm that works with satellite and drone images to detect wildfires faster and more accurately than humans. The AI technology also predicts where a blaze will spread, which will help firefighters decide where to send resources.