The Guardian
UK plans AI Cobra unit to detect wildfires
The UK plans an AI Cobra unit to spot wildfires following its hottest summer on record. Prolonged dry weather and extreme heat fuelled fires, prompting emergency mobile alerts in England and Wales. The prime minister will also outline funding for specialist protective equipment and plans to deploy military aircraft. Published figures show an upward trend in the annual number of fires.
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What to know
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The planned AI Cobra unit is intended to detect wildfires.
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The prime minister will also announce funding for specialist protective equipment and military aircraft deployment.
Why it matters
The upward trend in annual fire numbers provides context for the planned wildfire-detection unit.
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