Travis County pioneers AI tool to predict wildfire risk

Travis County is the first in the country to adopt the new system.
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PG&E explains how AI, machine learning tools enhance wildfire prevention efforts

PG&E is sharing how they’re using the latest technology to prevent wildfires. At a media briefing on Aug. 28, Scott Strenfel, chief meteorologist with PG&E, said so far this fire season, conditions ...

How Itron (ITRI) Will Use AI To Reduce Wildfire Risks

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) is one of the 12 best mid cap AI stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 3, Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Toumetis announced a project in Southern California to ...
Phys.org

Wildfire prevention models miss key factor: How forests will change over decades

Eucalyptus trees, laden with flammable oils, could spread into Portugal's south-central region by 2060 if changing climate conditions make the area more hospitable to their growth, creating wildfire ...
Capital Press

OSU study: Wildfire risk may tank timberland value, lead to early harvests

Rising wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest combined with volatile timber pricing may lower forestland values by as much as 50% and persuade property owners to harvest Douglas fir trees much earlier ...
The Lancet

When to and when not to use machine learning in risk prediction models

Machine learning for health data science, fuelled by proliferation of data and reduced computational costs, has garnered considerable interest among researchers. The debate around the use of machine ...