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AI has a crucial role in advancing climate-resilient, low-emissions development; AI cameras deployed in Coimbatore for crime prevention ahead of Diwali; AI is capable of predicting glaucoma progression risk- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

AI will play a crucial role in achieving climate-resilient, low-emissions development. The UN Climate Change's Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for climate action aims to leverage AI as a powerful tool for transformative climate initiatives in developing nations. Aligned with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' vision for reliable and safe AI to supercharge climate action, the #AI4ClimateAction Initiative strives for tangible policy and implementation outcomes, particularly in least-developed and Small Island Developing States, ANI reported.

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In anticipation of the Diwali, Coimbatore City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan has announced the installation of advanced AI cameras at busy locations like Oppanakkara Street and Big Bazaar Street. According to a report by The Hindu, approximately 110 advanced cameras are now operational along a significant portion of Big Bazaar Street, with plans to extend coverage. This move aims to enhance crime prevention and detection in the area, supported by the deployment of over 2,000 police personnel at key locations such as Cross Cut Road, Oppanakkara Street, and Gandhipuram.

AI can be a powerful tool in predicting the progression of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. Recognizing early signs of optic nerve damage is challenging for doctors, especially without the presence of high intraocular pressure (IOP). Researchers at Seoul National University Hospital in South