Speed limits on parts of I-24 in Tennessee are managed by AI
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AI has been controlling traffic on busy U.S. highways since March as part of a study to introduce machine learning systems that set dynamic speed limits on roads. The impact on efficiency and driver safety is unclear as researchers are still analyzing the results.
Roads with variable speed limits (also known as smart motorways) It is common in countries such as the US, UK, Germany, etc. Typically, a rules-based system monitors the number of vehicles on any road…
