{"id":212758,"date":"2026-05-12T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/chicago-exploring-ways-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-road-operations-in-effort-to-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T17:40:13","slug":"chicago-exploring-ways-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-road-operations-in-effort-to-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/chicago-exploring-ways-to-use-artificial-intelligence-in-road-operations-in-effort-to-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago exploring ways to use artificial intelligence in road operations in effort to improve safety, increase cost efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/chicago-exploring-ways-use-artificial-intelligence-road-operations-effort-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency\/19087912\/\">Chicago exploring ways to use artificial intelligence in road operations in effort to improve safety, increase cost efficiency<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/chicago-exploring-ways-use-artificial-intelligence-road-operations-effort-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency\/19087912\/\">https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/chicago-exploring-ways-use-artificial-intelligence-road-operations-effort-improve-safety-increase-cost-efficiency\/19087912\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-12 13:06:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"abc7chicago.com\">abc7chicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AI Exploration in Road Operations<\/strong>: Chicago has signed an agreement to explore using artificial intelligence to enhance road operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mayor\u2019s Support<\/strong>: Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted the potential of AI to improve driver safety and cost efficiency within the Department of Fleet and Facility Management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pothole Detection Tool<\/strong>: Company Samsara demonstrated its AI-powered tools, including a pothole detection system with sensors and video technology, for swift and accurate logging and repair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential for Snow and Trash Operations<\/strong>: The technology could also modernize snow operations and trash collection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School Bus Driver Safety<\/strong>: AI tools can detect if a school bus driver is drowsy, aiding in safety measures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Successful Elsewhere<\/strong>: Samsara\u2019s platform has already been successful in other cities such as Kalamazoo, New Orleans, and Tulsa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commitment to Innovation<\/strong>: Mayor Johnson emphasized Chicago\u2019s dedication to innovation and modern technology to improve government 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