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Minnesota Police Pilots A.I. Powered Cameras to Combat Distracted Driving

Feb 25, 2025

The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) has deployed advanced A.I. camera technology to tackle distracted driving. The system part of a $450,000 grant awarded to the Highway 7 Safety Coalition, developed by Australian-based company...

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Philadelphia Parking Authority and SEPTA Partner with HaydenAI to Implement AI Cameras for Parking Enforcement

Feb 25, 2025

Starting in May, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will deploy AI-powered cameras on 150 buses and over 20 trolleys to ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes and at bus...

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Astana Partners with Presight for AI-Powered Smart City Project

Feb 20, 2025

The city of Astana has signed a $190 million, six-year agreement with Presight, a global leader in big data analytics and AI, to implement a smart city project. The initiative aims to digitize urban infrastructure, improve traffic management, and...

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Barcelona to Reduce Traffic Congestion by 20% with AI-Powered Smart Traffic Lights

Feb 20, 2025

Barcelona has announced a new initiative to deploy AI-driven smart traffic lights, aiming to cut traffic congestion by 20%. The project, part of the city’s 2025 Sustainable Mobility Plan, will use sensors and AI algorithms to adjust traffic light...

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Vodafone España to Equip 200,000 Arval Vehicles with Connected V16 Beacons

Feb 20, 2025

Vodafone España has signed an agreement with Arval, a vehicle leasing company, to install 200,000 connected V16 beacons in its fleet. The initiative aims to enhance road safety and reduce risks associated with breakdowns or accidents. The V16...

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JustPark Partners with Google to Simplify Parking Reservations in the UK

Feb 20, 2025

UK-based parking app JustPark has teamed up with Google to allow drivers to find and reserve parking spaces directly through Google Search and Maps. This integration, part of Google’s Reserve feature, marks the first time parking bookings have...

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New Orleans Launches Smart LED Streetlight Pilot with Ameresco and TerraGo

Feb 20, 2025

Energy efficiency solutions provider Ameresco has partnered with the city of New Orleans to launch a pilot project upgrading streetlights with advanced LED technology. The initiative will install 56 smart LED streetlights near the Superdome,...

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Antwerp Ordered to Delete Illegally Recorded Conversations

Feb 20, 2025

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has reprimanded the city of Antwerp for unlawfully recording public conversations as part of a noise pollution monitoring initiative. In 2022, Antwerp installed 30 sound sensors in its student district to...

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obiWAN Secures Series A Funding with Strategic Advisory from Kurrant

Feb 16, 2025

Thanks to Kurrant’s strategic M&A advisory support, obiWAN, a startup in smart lighting solutions, has successfully closed its Series A funding round with an investment from Draycott, a boutique venture capital firm specializing in responsible...

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Florida Lawmakers Propose Ban on AI Gun Detection Technology

Feb 16, 2025

Florida legislators are considering a bill to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to detect firearms in public spaces. The proposed legislation, filed by Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia and Representative Monique...