Category: AI

AITechnology

AI-Powered Detection System Deployed in Major Orkney Wildlife Conservation Effort

Conservationists in Orkney are deploying sophisticated AI technology to combat stoats that threaten the islands’ rare bird populations. The system uses heat-detecting cameras and artificial intelligence to identify the invasive predators in real-time, supporting one of the world’s largest mammal eradication projects.

High-Tech Conservation Initiative

Advanced artificial intelligence technology is being deployed in Orkney to help eradicate invasive stoats that threaten the islands’ native wildlife, according to reports from conservation organizations. The AI system, trained to detect the distinctive shape and movement of stoats, works in conjunction with heat-detecting cameras that send real-time alerts to trapping teams when the predators are identified.

by Darren Holt
AIEducation

Education and Business Leaders Launch New AP Course to Address Student Disengagement and Workforce Readiness Gap

In response to growing student disengagement and employer frustration with workforce preparedness, the College Board and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have partnered to create AP Business with Personal Finance. The new course, launching this fall, has already garnered support from nearly 300 employers and 75 local chambers of commerce across more than 40 states.

Addressing the “Why Bother?” Mentality in Education

Education leaders are reportedly confronting what they describe as a “dangerous moment” in American high schools as student disengagement reaches critical levels. According to reports, College Board CEO David Coleman fears this situation could worsen in the age of artificial intelligence, with students increasingly adopting a “why bother?” mentality toward their education.

by Darren Holt