Using an integrated system of ground-to-space water quality monitoring systems for inland, estuarine and near-coastal water bodies, CSIRO thinks they might soon have a "weather forecast" capability for our waterways. More than just a health guide for recreational swimming, advanced warning of environmental events like dropping oxygen levels or potential algae blooms or expansive sediment flows, can help us to better understand, manage and ultimately protect our precious water resources. https://www.csiro.au/en/about/challenges-missions/AquaWatch

Artificially intelligent electric scooters that can slow down or stop when being driven illegally will be rolled out in Tasmania in the first large-scale Australian trial of the technology.In its initial phase the technology will be used to identify different types of paths across Hobart using symbols, road widths and other cues to differentiate between footpaths, bike paths and roads.In its second stage, the technology would sound alerts when riders were exceeding speed limits or riding where they shouldn’t and in its final phase would automatically slow or stop e-scooters if they were being used to break the law.https://www.inkl.com/a/XYRrWGsdRm

Israeli AI-Generated-Video-Chat-Company D-ID, which specializes in creating hyper-real AI avatars, brought Sophia alive using a combination of deep learning algorithms, image processing, and neural networks to animate her still photo. Sophia assists victims of domestic abuse 24/7 – no matter where they are located, and in strict confidentiality – to feel safe and confident enough to take the first steps to get help... Unlike a regular chatbot, Sophia can actually talk to users in seven different languages, making her accessible to populations who are not as literate, and a confidant for victims who don’t feel comfortable sharing their struggles... https://nocamels.com/2023/03/meet-sophia-the-worlds-first-domestic-violence-chatbot/