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NSW Trials Noise Detection Cameras to Curb Loud Cars

New South Wales will pilot noise detection cameras. Set to begin by late 2024 in Bayside and Wollongong this trial aims to reduce loud cars and hooning. While the vendor brand for the cameras hasn’t been officially disclosed, the trial is a...

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Skanska Partners with WasteTracker to Boost Tenant Waste Management

Skanska, a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, has teamed up with WasteTracker to help office tenants manage waste more efficiently and reduce their environmental impact. WasteTracker includes a weighing terminal and...

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OCTA and City of Fullerton Pilot AI-Powered Traffic Signal Solution

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the city of Fullerton have partnered with LYT to implement LYT.transit, an advanced traffic signal priority solution, for a one-year pilot program aimed at improving bus transit along the...

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Seoul Launches AI-Powered Flood Prediction System

Gangnam District in Seoul has launched a pilot program for an advanced flood monitoring and prediction system, integrating AI and IoT technologies. The “AIoT-based Flood Inundation Monitoring and Prediction System” uses compact, all-in-one...

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Google Pilots AI Tool to Combat Extreme Heat in 14 U.S. Cities

Google Research has unveiled a new AI-driven Heat Resilience tool designed to help cities tackle rising temperatures, especially in urban heat islands—areas that absorb and retain more heat due to dense infrastructure. Announced today, this...

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Germany Tests Smart Meter-Free EV Charging

TransnetBW, Audi, and IE2S are collaborating on a pilot project in Germany to integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging flexibility into the electricity market without needing smart meters or dynamic tariffs. The project allows EV owners to benefit...

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Controversy Erupts Over AI Gun Detection Pilot in NYC Subways

New York City has launched a 30-day pilot program deploying AI-powered metal detectors in the subway system, targeting gun detection. Announced on July 26, the program uses scanners from Evolv Technology, randomly screening every fifth, tenth, or...

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Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer Group Launches Smart Bin Trial

Tadweer Group is testing smart bins by Tevatron Technologies that use sensors and technology in Abu Dhabi to identify waste types and fill levels, optimizing collection and reducing emissions. The trial, currently at select locations, helps...

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Itochu Joins Tainan Smart City Project, Aiming for $330M AI Contracts

Japanese trading house Itochu is joining a smart city project in Tainan, Taiwan, trialing AI systems for transportation and energy data management. Itochu won a USD 332,000 early-stage contract and aims to roll out systems by October. Collaborating...

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Maynilad Pilots AI Technology for Enhanced Leak Detection

Maynilad Water Services has announced its plan to pilot advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance pipe condition monitoring. The AI, called Infrawise, developed by Portugal-based AGS, will identify areas with a high likelihood of...

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