Larimer County to test AI sound detection technology to catch wildfires early

Larimer County to test AI sound detection technology to catch wildfires early

FORT COLLINS, Colo. A drier-than-normal winter and a lack of rainfall across Colorado are raising concerns about wildfire risk this year. An Israeli startup company says it has a new tool that could help firefighters detect wildfires earlier using artificial intelligence  and Larimer County officials are taking the new technology for a spin.Most wildfire detection systems look for smoke. This one listens for fire.The company says the unique soun…