In Israel, Google tests making traffic lights more efficient

Google is running a pilot project in Israel that could use artificial intelligence to make traffic lights 10% to 20% more efficient for drivers. In a blog post touting the technology giant's current efforts in the field of environmentally sustainable solutions, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote: "We're finding ways to make routes more efficient, across an entire city, with early research into using artificial intelligence to optimize the efficiency of traffic lights. We've been piloting this research in Israel to predict traffic conditions and improve the timing of when traffic lights change. So far, we are seeing a 10%-20% reduction in fuel consumption and delay time at intersections. We're excited to expand these pilots to Rio de Janeiro and beyond."