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In the ever-evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in preserving cultural heritage and enhancing transportation safety.
In the realm of art, AI systems are revolutionising the way lost artworks are recreated. By analysing patterns, styles, and brushwork from existing works, these systems generate digital restorations or entirely new pieces in the style of historic artists. A prime example of this is the "Next Rembrandt" project, which used AI to create a new painting mimicking Rembrandt’s style based on his existing works. Techniques like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and AI-powered digital inpainting help restore damaged artworks or fill in missing parts while preserving artistic integrity, assisting human conservators rather than replacing them.
On the other hand, AI is also playing a crucial role in predicting traffic accidents. By analysing large datasets including historical accident records, traffic flow, and sensor data (like cameras, lidar, radar), AI can identify high-risk areas and conditions likely to lead to accidents. AI-powered systems in smart cities and autonomous vehicles interpret real-time data to detect potential hazards, enabling them to warn drivers or take preventive actions such as automatic braking or lane keeping. AI is also used in traffic optimization systems to reduce congestion, indirectly lowering accident risks. However, fully autonomous cars with comprehensive accident prevention capabilities are still under development, as unpredictable events and ethical decisions remain challenges.
These AI applications blend data-driven analysis with creative or operational tasks, preserving cultural heritage and improving transportation safety.
In other developments, IBM has open-sourced an inference platform to help AI systems operate and respond to requests more efficiently. City officials in Las Vegas are partnering with Cityzenith and Terbine to build a digital twin of the city for monitoring air and water quality, improving mobility, and reducing carbon emissions. An AI engineer in the Netherlands, Stan van der Vossen, has launched a fashion service that uses AI to design sneakers based on 50,000 images of unusual sneakers.
Meanwhile, researchers at Stanford University have developed a self-navigating walking cane for individuals with visual impairments, using lidar technology, GPS, sensors, AI, and an actuator. The San Antonio Parks Foundation and Geomedia have launched an app that uses augmented reality to educate visitors at San Antonio’s Japanese Tea Garden, featuring six augmented reality features.
As AI continues to evolve, its impact on various aspects of our lives promises to be profound and far-reaching.
