Seoul šC When AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul¡¯s Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting quickly is vital.
The waterway is a landmark of the glittering South Korean capital, but also a frequent scene of despair in a country with one of the world¡¯s highest suicide rates.
The artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deemed unsafe or picks up one of the bridges¡¯ dedicated suicide-prevention phones.
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