After Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, forestry and wildfire experts are turning to modelling and satellites as an increasingly important tool. While in early stages of development, some firefighters are already using artificial intelligence to inform decisions on the ground. “We are using machine learning, when and where appropriate, to do a better job managing wildfires,” says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
CBC News | Moncton researchers developing artificial intelligence to fight wildfires
November 27, 2023
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