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Initiative overview
In Flanders, artificial intelligence is being applied to support policymaking through intelligent image recognition. The initiative addresses the need for improved data-driven insights in areas such as mobility, environmental management, and public safety. By leveraging AI technologies, policymakers and authorities can monitor, analyze, and respond more efficiently to evolving conditions.
The primary objective of the initiative is to enable automated analysis of visual data to support decision-making. In the mobility sector, AI is used for traffic analysis, congestion prediction, and planning salting actions on highways to improve safety and efficiency. In the environmental domain, AI applications include flood mapping, agricultural monitoring, and detection of soil sealing, providing valuable information for sustainable land management and climate resilience strategies.
The initiative combines AI algorithms with high-resolution imaging data from traffic cameras, satellites, drones, and other sources. It is implemented in collaboration with Flemish government agencies, research institutions, and technology partners who provide technical expertise, computational resources, and domain knowledge.
