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AI and thermal cameras detect whales to prevent ship strikes in San Francisco Bay

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An AI-powered system using thermal cameras has been launched in San Francisco Bay to detect gray whales and alert nearby ships. This initiative aims to reduce fatal ship strikes, which have significantly impacted the whale population in recent years. The system, developed by WhaleSpotter, verifies whale spouts using AI and human oversight before issuing warnings to vessels, helping them to slow down or reroute. AI

IMPACT Enhances maritime safety by reducing whale-ship collisions, potentially preserving whale populations.

RANK_REASON Launch of an AI-powered system for a specific safety application.

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AI and thermal cameras detect whales to prevent ship strikes in San Francisco Bay

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  1. IEEE Spectrum — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Katherine Bourzac ·

    Thermal Cameras and AI Help Ships Steer Clear Of Gray Whales

    <img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/media-library/a-whale-activity-monitor-installed-on-a-ferrys-dashboard.jpg?id=66784718&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;coordinates=0%2C208%2C0%2C209" /><br /><br /><p>On a sunny Tuesday afternoon in May, San Francisco Bay is busy. Container s…

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