The fascination with artificial intelligence may seem like a new phenomenon, but in truth, people have been intrigued by the idea of non-human intelligence for a long time. In the Ancient world, for example,
stories of golems, colossi, and living statues permeated cultures across the globe. Similar stories have
been popular throughout history, all the way up to the 20th century, when machine intelligence became
a surprisingly plausible idea.
Modern AI
Today, artificial intelligence has advanced to a point where it can be used, quite effectively, in a number
of industrial sectors. One of the most popular ones is the iGaming sector, where machine learning
software is being put to excellent use. Not only is AI running some games at the highest paying online
casinos, but developers are also using it to bolster safety and tighten security.
In fact, plenty of online businesses use AI to improve security measures. Doing so has led to a safer
online experience for many people, without them even realizing. But, machine learning’s safety
improvement capabilities don’t stop at the cyber world. They could extend to everyday life. For
example, it is actually possible to use AI to reduce traffic jams and ensure safer roads in major cities.
Smart Traffic Signals
Traffic signals are a big part of traffic regulation. Without them, busy streets would be consistently
jammed, and pedestrians would be at a much greater risk. However, what if we told you that traffic
lights could be even safer? By using artificial intelligence to power the signals, we could come at a point
where traffic jams are a thing of the past. Just how would this amazing technology work?
Well, it is quite simple really. Artificial Intelligence would be capable of observing and analyzing any
given cross section, through the use of cameras, sensors, and connected drones. Using the data gathered, the machine learning software would change the lights in real time, as the situation demands. In doing so, we would have a much smoother flow of traffic, and thus traffic jams would be all but eliminated.
Predictive AI
We are still in the middle of researching the predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence. While a lot of
people are optimistic about the future, there are also plenty of people who don’t put much stock in the
idea of predictive artificial intelligence. Still, we’ve seen improvements in that department, and if all goes well, we might come to a point where machine learning software can accurately predict future traffic.
By analyzing historical and live traffic data, the AI could come up with the faster or safest routes from point A to point B. It could also help drivers and traffic planners take certain precautions, when driving
down a particularly dangerous route. Predictive AI can help cities predict traffic spikes, and take measures in time to divert vehicles, thus optimizing flow and leading to more efficient fuel usage. On top of that, it also decreases the potential risk of accident or traffic jams.
Detecting Incidents
Through the use of cameras, sensors, drones, or even connected vehicles, artificial intelligence could detect traffic incidents, even in remote parts of the country. Not just run-of-the-mill accidents either, but also hazardous roads and dangerous routes. The AI could also detect potential safety hazards, such as a landslide that has disrupted a busy highway.
Detecting such incidents early would allow response teams to react a lot quicker than before, leading to
minimized stalling on the road, and of course, improving traffic safety. Not only would the problem get
fixed sooner, rather than later, but response teams could also reroute the traffic, and thus avoid a bottleneck situation.
Final Thoughts
The future capabilities of artificial intelligence are not something we can be certain about. For now, the
technology is still in its latent stage. However, plenty of scientists and programmers are quite optimistic
about the future. Of course, there are many who are not all too happy about the rapid development of artificial intelligent. It certainly does have its downsides, as it could lead to job displacement, and certain
malfunctions that may have the opposite of the desired effect. However, with any new technology comes a degree of risk, that we simply have to take if we want to move towards a brighter tomorrow.
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