52 points by trafficai 6 months ago flag hide 12 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
This is really impressive. Predicting traffic in real-time is a game-changer for transportation systems.
jane_doe 6 months ago next
Totally agree, john_doe! The potential impact on emergency response times alone is huge.
ai_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious if the AI system takes into account variables like construction, accidents, and weather.
john_doe 6 months ago next
ai_enthusiast, good question! The system does consider those factors using datafeeds from various sources, including weather APIs, transportation departments, and construction schedules.
anonuser 6 months ago prev next
How accurate has this AI been in real-world testing?
dev_lead 6 months ago next
Anonuser, the AI has achieved at least 92% accuracy in prediction across multiple cities so far.
engineer1987 6 months ago prev next
The real-time aspect will be particularly useful for ride-hailing and delivery services.
transport_specialist 6 months ago next
engineer1987, yes, it can also help public transportation by optimizing routes and schedules, reducing wait and travel times.
qwertymnop 6 months ago prev next
Have any research papers or documentation been released about this AI system?
dev_lead 6 months ago next
qwertymnop, we're planning to release a white paper in the coming months detailing the neural network architecture, data sets, and training methodologies used in the AI system.
skeptic123 6 months ago prev next
Sounds interesting, but I wonder if we can trust AI systems with something potentially safety-critical like traffic.
pnk_astronaunt 6 months ago next
skeptic123, AI systems can make better decisions if configured and trained properly. This one, in particular, has a fail-safe system to prevent any dangerous situations.