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2h agoIraq’s National Investment Commission Announces Smart Waste Collection Scheme For Karbala 2h agoMunicipalidad De La Serena Plans Chile’s First Smart LED Streetlight Pilot With Taiwan Funding 20h agoWest Sussex County Council Trials Dashboard AI Cameras On 8 Highway Inspection Vehicles 6 OctKurrant Advises Telraam on Its Sale to Quanteo, Parent Company of Eco-Counter 5 OctCartagena Tenders €130,258 Sensor Network For Air, Weather And Pedestrian Data 5 OctUkraine’s Decarbonization Fund Buys 40,000 NB-IoT Gas Meter Modules For UAH 187.2 Million 4 OctGermany Opens Its Grid To Bidirectional EV Charging 3 OctAmpol Agrees $225 Million Purchase Of Evie Networks, Combining 1,424 Fast-Charging Bays 3 OctGreek Ministry Of Digital Governance Receives Four Bids For 1,000-Camera Enforcement Network 2 OctMonza Approves €615,000 Camera Upgrade At 14 Signalised Intersections Under SAMU Project

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7 Aug Mobility and TrafficSan Jose Enhances Road Safety with AI

San Jose uses $260K Toyota grant with guidance from US Ignite for AI tech to detect road hazards and enhance safety in high-risk areas

30 Jul Environmental MonitoringUS Boosts Early Wildfire Detection with Satellite Technology

The US enhances early wildfire detection using NOAA satellites, backed by a $20M investment, to protect western communities.

30 Jul Environmental MonitoringNorthWestern Energy Adopts Smoke Detection Technology Over Power Shutoffs

NorthWestern Energy is replacing potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs with smoke detection cameras to prevent wildfires.

30 Jul Environmental MonitoringMadison Begins Citywide Installation of Air Quality Sensors

Madison installs 65 air quality monitors to track particulate matter, funded by EPA grant, aiming for community awareness.

30 Jul OtherControversy Erupts Over AI Gun Detection Pilot in NYC Subways

NYC tests AI metal detectors in subways for gun detection, sparking safety debates amid privacy concerns and false positives.

30 Jul VideosurveillanceAmsterdam to Replace Over 1,200 Chinese Cameras

Amsterdam plans to replace 1,200 Chinese-made cameras over espionage and human rights concerns. Decision backed by city council.

25 Jul WaterAI Water Quality Monitors Deployed Across Southern England

AI powered real-time water quality monitors in southern England alert swimmers to potential pollution risks, ensuring public safety.

25 Jul WaterNew Orleans Installs Real-Time Flood Sensors

New Orleans deploys 50 flood sensors with United Way, Verizon, and Hyfi, providing real-time data to enhance public safety.

25 Jul Street LightingCastel Guelfo Embarks on 1.7 Million Euro Public Lighting Upgrade

Castel Guelfo invests €1.7M in energy-efficient public lighting with LED tech, AI, & video surveillance for a sustainable future.

25 Jul WasteAbu Dhabi’s Tadweer Group Launches Smart Bin Trial

Abu Dhabi's Tadweer Group tests smart bins with sensors to optimize waste collection, reduce emissions, and improve recycling.

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