International Forum 4 - Using AI in ITS: What is the Impact?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is regularly being hyped as the next technology to solve all problems. Across the globe there are a large number of innovative transportation solutions already deployed that solve some transportation challenges without the use of AI. Rather than embracing the hype that AI is needed everywhere this session will focus on what aspects of our transportation systems would most benefit from application of AI.

In particular, AI has demonstrated to be adept at massaging large volumes of data, however, are these systems processing this data in an equitable manner? It is vitally important that our multi-modal transportation systems treat all users in a fair and equitable manner. As with all evolving technologies, there are both benefits and challenges in applying new technology to enhance systems that are already providing functional systems. This forum will address the applications, successes/failures and considerations around using AI solutions in transportation.