#AI Technology

Schatz urges tech companies to invest in clean energy to meet surging AI demands

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence resulting in an unprecedented demand for energy, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called on leading tech companies to invest in new clean energy in order to power their data centers.

Grassroots nonprofit Mālama Kula installs fire detection cameras in Upper Kula

In an effort to mitigate future wildfire events, two of Maui’s first wildfire detection cameras have recently been deployed in Upper Kula, where 20 homes and 300 acres were lost during last year’s wildfires on Aug. 8.  

MFD deploys N5 Shield sensors, using technology to provide early warning wildfire detection

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the recent launch of new fire-sensing technology that samples the air and uses AI to provide early warning of fires that may start in parts of Maui.

Hawaiian Electric deploys AI video cameras for early detection of wildfire ignitions; First station is in Lahaina, Maui

Hawaiian Electric recently installed the first camera station in Lahaina and has plans to deploy a total of 78 stations in elevated fire risk areas on the five islands served by the company, with each location having two cameras to provide a full 360-degree view. The camera feeds will be monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

UH spearheading $2.1M in Maui wildfire response research

Following the Maui wildfires of August 2023, the University of Hawaiʻi is spearheading projects totaling $2.1 million to address the impacts to air and water quality, public health, ecosystem resilience and community evacuation responses.

Maui police present 98-page after-action report detailing 32 recommendations following Lahaina wildfire

Nearly six months after the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire, Maui police released a 98-page preliminary after-action report outlining 32 recommendations.