AI cameras being set up on highways to catch drivers who throw trash out of their car windows::The decision to install cameras in UK lay-bys aims to prevent littering but one campaign group described the approach as “meaningless.”

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    11 months ago

    After reading headline I expected this to happen in US…

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        11 months ago

        They can choose not to litter?

        I’m all for debilitating fines for littering. I can’t walk ONE single street without seeing garbage on the side of it. These people who litter need to be held accountable, and if they get fined so be it. Maybe they’ll think twice next time before being a garbage human being

        • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
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          11 months ago

          Just saying, great use of AI. /s

          Could’ve used it to detect drunk drivers, egregious moving violations, monitor movements of suspects, estimate emissions from traffic. Nope. Gotta crack down on lazy people.