Link: Government developing AI-based system to detect vacant houses

Japan's infrastructure ministry is developing an AI-driven system to detect vacant houses by analyzing local government data. This includes water usage, resident registrations, and property records.

The AI calculates the likelihood of a building being unoccupied, factoring in aspects like age, construction material, and water consumption. High probabilities indicate vacant homes.

Given some houses don't appear vacant from the outside, this initiative aims to identify them sooner. The ultimate goals are to repurpose these houses for sale or rental, or to demolish unsafe structures.

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