Cyrus Farivar, a senior writer at Forbes, discusses the challenges facing AI-powered wildfire detection systems. Despite California's advanced ALERTCalifornia network detecting over 1,200 blazes this season, it failed against the raging Palisades fire. Farivar explores the limitations of technology in rapidly escalating wildfires and showcases successful incidents like the Orange County response. He also delves into innovative tools such as robots and chemical sensors, highlighting how technology can enhance safety for vulnerable communities.
