Colorado Looks to Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Forest Fires

Colorado Looks to , Artificial Intelligence , to Prevent Forest Fires.

Following the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history, the state is looking into adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to detect threats before they occur.

Fox News reports that a proposal by lawmakers would create a $2 million pilot program to install cameras in high-risk locations.

An AI program developed by a private company would analyze data from a 10-mile radius with the aim of detecting anything that could start a blaze.

Fox News reports that the state's efforts represent an ongoing push to equip firefighters with new technology.

The combination of a historic drought and record-smashing heatwaves has made wildfires harder to fight in the American West.

Scientists warn that climate change-driven temperature increases will continue to make fires more frequent and destructive.

The proposed Colorado program is meant to give first responders more time to put out a blaze before it can grow and spread out of control.

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The proposed Colorado program is meant to give first responders more time to put out a blaze before it can grow and spread out of control.

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Once these fires get into cresting in the tree tops, it’s going to take a lot of resources, a lot of manpower, and a lot of good luck to knock them down, Don Coram, former Republican Colorado state senator, via Fox News.

According to David Blankinship, senior technology adviser for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, similar detection technology has already proven effective in other states.

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AI-equipped systems have already been established in California, Nevada and Oregon.