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Dallas and Columbia Use AI Cameras for Urban Code Enforcement

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Dallas is using AI-powered cameras mounted on 50 garbage trucks to photograph potential code violations, such as debris, graffiti, and structural issues, across the city. Columbia, South Carolina, began using the AI trash camera software in 2024.

From dallasobserver.com

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Dallas approved over $850,000 last October for the camera technology used to combat urban blight. The AI camera software, manufactured by City Detect, is currently in use by 21 municipal governments across the United States.

From dallasobserver.com

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  • DallasCity using AI-powered cameras on garbage trucks to photograph code concerns
  • South CarolinaState where Columbia is located and uses the AI trash camera software

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