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Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?
If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like drones could eliminate the risk and cost of the job. But lookouts like Trina Moyles argue that technology can't entirely replace them, and the focus on the tech means they aren't getting the support they need.
Krentzman pointed out that most of Canada doesn't use human lookouts anymore, and "in the world today, AI and technology, that's a big topic in general. But Alberta's most recent Wildfire Review (2019) recommended searching for alternatives to the lookout network due to cost and safety concerns. Their battery life is limited, they need better night detection sensors and the AI isn't advanced enough to make them as smart as a person.
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