The current issue with fire prevention is that it is often too slow. Oftentimes by the time a fire is reported it is too late, as the fire has had the opportunity to gain traction making the situation even more difficult. What Chooch AI is attempting to develop is an AI capable of analyzing satellite imagery to determine where a fire has the potential of starting. It would do this via infrared to detect signs of smoke and heat, as well as identify where certain plots of vegetation are too close to power lines. Another goal is to enable this program to be able to constantly and regularly make scans of California's vast forest ranges. The technology is expected to be at a usable phase by next fire season. With over $25 billion in damages caused by the wildfire in just these past few weeks, Chooch AI could provide the solution to this epidemic.
The Washington Post Article
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