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Google Research Uses AI to Cut Traffic Congestion
Google's research shows that AI-powered traffic signal optimization can reduce congestion by up to 30% in pilot cities. The system uses real-time data from Google Maps to adjust signal timing. Early results from Seattle and Hamburg show significant improvements in travel times and emissions.
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The approach is promising but depends on cities adopting Google's proprietary system, raising data privacy and vendor lock-in concerns.
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