Human lookouts often spot wildfires before they get too big. Could they be replaced by AI?
27-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca

Human lookouts often spot wildfires before they get too big. Could they be replaced by AI?

If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.
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