As Trump and Musk Cut Back The Government, A New Weapon Against Wildfires Has Emerged in AI Cameras

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses how AI-driven cameras in California have detected over 1,000 wildfires in 18 months, offering a potential solution amid government cutbacks in firefighting and weather forecasting. The technology’s success raises questions about whether AI can replace human roles in critical safety tasks as staffing levels decline.