CAThe City of Calgary has employed artificial intelligence to identify the 50 most dangerous intersections for pedestrians, using a risk scoring system that assigns values between 93.55 and 99.02. While the AI tool flagged numerous intersections, only 26 are recommended for safety improvements due to budget constraints, with an estimated cost of $6 million. The methodology raised questions among some council members regarding transparency and validation, though the city emphasized that all recommendations underwent professional review. Notably, Ward 5 Coun. Raj Dhaliwal expressed surprise at the results, noting lower observed pedestrian activity at high-risk sites.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the city's use of AI in identifying high-risk intersections, highlighting both the innovative approach and the concerns raised by council members. It does not overtly favor one political ideology over another, nor does it take a clear stance on the ethical or
