AI Takes on Wildfires: Finding Sparks in the Ashes
In the wake of devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, researchers are using AI to solve one of nature’s toughest puzzles: what starts these infernos?
More than half of all Western US wildfires have unknown causes, but a new AI model from Boise State University is helping uncover patterns. Analyzing 150,000 unsolved cases from 1992 to 2020, the model found that human activity caused 80% of these fires, with vehicles and equipment leading the list.
AI offers a 90% success rate in distinguishing between lightning and human-caused blazes, though its precision drops when pinpointing exact triggers:
- Vehicles and equipment caused 21% of unsolved fires.
- AI aids in understanding human behaviors linked to ignition risks.
- Proactive measures, like underground power lines, could save lives.
AI has the potential to uncover wildfire causes and prevent future tragedies. But are we ready to turn insights into action?
Read the full article on Wired.
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