Pilot program's main goal to deter drivers from speeding past school buses when stop-arm is out The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Pilot program's main goal to deter drivers from speeding past school buses when stop-arm is out A pilot program at the Sacramento City Unified School District is hoping to improve student safety through the use of artificial intelligence cameras on school buses. The District has partnered with company BusPatrol to put cameras on five school buses to deter drivers from speeding past buses when their stop-arm is out, which is a violation of law. "We use an AI engine named Ava to be able to automatically detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses," BusPatrol CEO Jean Souliere said. Souliere said the cameras on the side of the buses take pictures of the license plates of cars that keep driving.

Read full article In The KnowArtificial intelligence camera can identify different bird species for youAlex LaskerAugust 14, 2020, 8:03 AMBird watching just got a whole lot more high tech.Birdsy, a wildlife-spotting camera, has developed a unique artificial intelligence (AI) that records and identifies birds and other animals all by itself, meaning you never have to miss out on priceless nature moments again.The Wi-Fi-connected camera can monitor your bird feeders and yard 24/7, identify each species it spots, record and log each animal visitor, and send the data directly to a smartphone app for you to enjoy.The app even makes it easy to share your favorite bird spots on social media. Credit: BirdsySince Birdsy was launched on Kickstarter, it has raced past its original goal of $60,000, with 506 backers pledging a total of $114,790 to help bring the project to life.Birdsy's AI is constantly learning and changing. Currently, it is able to identify species in North America and Europe and, with the power of ultra-fast Verizon 5G, the number of birds and other animals it can recognize will continue to grow.Watch the futuristic gadget in action in the video above.If you enjoyed this article, check out the Hollywood sci-fi technology …