> Solving Complex Problems: AI has the power to address vexing global challenges
> From improving communication to tackling energy, climate, healthcare, and tran
> ortation issues, AI can make a significant positive impact. Its ability to pro
> ss vast amounts of data, especially with cloud computing, enables solutions th
>  were previously unimaginable.

Transportation issues -- the largest school system in Kentucky hired a
company that used AI to help them with bus routes.  The result was a
"staggered start" system where kids start and end school at different
times.  I forget when the last end time was supposed to be, but it was
before 5pm.  On the first day, there are some kids that didn't get home
until after 9pm.  The system cancelled school for a week, promising that
they'd fix it.

Kids are still not getting home in places until after 7pm, and kids that
live within walking distance of schools (but who are not allowed by the
system to walk home) are spending an hour or more on busses each
afternoon/evening.

Apparently the AI could take into account traffic patterns, etc., but not
the minds and actions of youngsters.

Mike

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