Hong Kong turns to AI to tackle persistent rat infestations, but challenges remain

Hong Kong is turning to artificial intelligence to tackle its persistent rat problem. The city is deploying thermal imaging cameras to monitor infestations, but experts caution that technology is a tool for observation, not elimination. The real solution, they say, still requires old-fashioned urban pest management and environmental controls. According to Channel NewsAsia, the AI systems help identify problem areas, but addressing the city's rat challenges will take more than smart cameras.

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