US Cities Adopt AI to Monitor Roads and Prioritize Repairs

TLDRs: US cities increasingly deploy AI to detect potholes and hazardous driving conditions. San Jose reports 97% AI accuracy, while Hawaii distributes 1,srcsrcsrc smart dashcams. GovAI Coalition facilitates data sharing and open standards across local governments. Independent audits remain scarce, leaving long-term infrastructure impact uncertain. As urban roads in the United States age and deteriorate…Continue Reading

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Researchers at the University of Nottingham created a gel that can regenerate tooth enamel. It can also strengthen already healthy enamel and prevent future decay, they said. Tooth enamel is a thin outer shell on a tooth’s crown that protects it from wear and tear from chewing and grinding. AlthoughContinue Reading

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The Misguided Podcast “explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.” FromContinue Reading

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Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media., Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media. Syria has arrested members of the country’s security and military services as part of a probe into sectarian violence inContinue Reading