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Memphis Public Works says AI system identified 6,600 potholes since 2022; department moving to clogged‑inlet and high‑grass detection next
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Public Works reported the city is operating an AI/ML pothole detection program that has identified more than 6,600 potholes from vehicle‑mounted cameras since 2022; the system sends images to Google Cloud for processing and staff verify detections before creating service requests.
Memphis Public Works told the Public Works, Solid Waste & General Services Committee that an artificial intelligence/machine‑learning system is now operating citywide to detect potholes and other infrastructure needs from cameras mounted on city vehicles.
Director Scott Morgan said the program began with pilot phases in 2019–2022 and is now in operations with five vehicles in service and two more camera rigs due in the coming months. Video captured by vehicle‑mounted…
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