How Google is using AI to reduce traffic and emissions

Transportation is the number one source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. A new project from Google is using AI to cut down on stop-and-go traffic, which in turn will help reduce emissions. Ben Tracy has the story.
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[@BrettFightorFlight]

Florida has the most ridiculously long lights, long enough for my 3 minute idle shut off to kick on

[@mikesandlin862]

Please come to Orlando!

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Cool story. Thanks for covering this!

[@b.visconti1765]

This is great! Just taught me that the red light on my phone when I'm watching TH-cam and charging at the same time..this red light could be given me headaches..ya think?😂

[@IronLegioner]

CT_OS IRL?!? 😩

[@marthabaldizon8982]

Excellent!!! Go GOOGLE! ❤

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

Google Maps has gone to 💩, most often i take my own way and save much time and gas. The routes they give me often leaves me flabbergasted. Complete opposite of what this video claims for sure.

[@pauldannelachica2388]

❤❤❤❤❤ +5 for efficiency

[@ryanlane2503]

They're Also Looking To See How Many Wokers Are Truly Needed In Companies.
Yep, Your Job Is On Borrowed Time

[@trailmark4504]

But mostly AI is good fighting crime. Once the Republican Party puts it up to a vote I am sure America will have no problem voting for it. A social credit system can deter crime before it even gets started. We need cameras at every intersection and facial recognition wherever we go… Better safe than sorry.