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Before it burns: Predicting property risk with AI

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AISIX Solutions Inc. has launched WildfireScore, a free public tool that provides property-level wildfire risk scores using advanced modelling — the same data relied on by the Canadian Forest Service. With machine learning and climate projections built in, the tool helps people better understand both current wildfire risk and how it could grow in the years ahead. Gio Robert, CEO of AISIX, joins Evan for an in-depth conversation.
22 Apr 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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