Take the guessing out of government with AI GovInsider

Car accidents can be the tragic byproducts of any number of factors, each more unpredictable than the next: a sudden thunderstorm, a busy intersection, or even perhaps, gravel on the road. These are just a few examples of the great deal of uncertainty government officials must deal with every day. Even the colours used in a heatmap can sway decisions, says Mansour Raad, a subject matter expert on Advanced Analytics, BigData and AI at Esri, the leading GIS company. However, policies must always be made on accurate facts rather than human subjectivity. We look at how sensors, artificial intelligence, and geospatial technologies can help officials dig out underlying causes, identify patterns, and ultimately, make informed decisions. Government officials are now able to gather an extensive amount of data from the environment and infrastructures using ubiquitous sensors.