Singapore has improved its AI technology, Balefire, to strengthen the enforcement of smoking restrictions in public areas. The updated system is designed to aid local law enforcement by accurately identifying individuals smoking in prohibited areas. What Happened: According to The Register, Singapore’s digital transformation body, GovTech, has upgraded Balefire, an AI system initially launched to detect smokers in non-smoking zones across the country. The 3.0 version of the technology is currently being trialed in 20 locations as part of an expanded pilot programme. Pye Sone Kyaw, an AI engine…
