Quebec's Communauté métropolitaine de Québec uses AI to track tree cover, cars, and pools through high-definition aerial photos for environmental goals, parking, and urban development.
Quebec municipalities are using AI to track tree cover, cars, and backyard pools through a deep learning model trained on high-definition aerial photos, aiding environmental goals, parking availability assessment, and urban development monitoring. The Communauté métropolitaine de Québec (CMQuébec) is the first known municipal body in Quebec to employ AI in this manner, though experts caution cities must consider public support and potential privacy concerns.
July 28, 2024
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