In a world first, the University of Queensland, with support from Google, are developing Artificial Intelligence to detect and warn of bushfires.
The project, managed by the School of Earth and Environmental Services, will use AI to trace the movement of embers and deliver real-time updates on extreme bushfire hazards.
Professor Hamish McGowan from the University of Queensland states the project’s aim is “to save lives, property and the environment by providing increased accuracy in forecasting bushfire movements and alerting community members and emergency responders before they spread”.