BY BRIAN K. SULLIVAN
The technology is helping companies and weather services better predict natural disasters due to climate change.
On a tower in the Brazilian rain forest, a sentinel scans the horizon for the first signs of fire.
Only these eyes aren’t human. They don’t blink or take breaks, and guided by artificial intelligence they can tell the difference between a dust cloud, an insect swarm and a plume of smoke that demands quick attention. In Brazil, the devices help keep mining giant Vale working, and protect trees for pulp and paper producer Suzano.
The equipment includes optical and...Read more