When AI Meets Bengaluru Traffic, this Knight is in Control [Video]

Bengaluru’s vehicular traffic is as iconic as its tech boom. The gridlock has inspired countless memes, provoked endless complaints and criticism, and turned into an urban nightmare, highlighting the citizens’ frustration. But there’s another story unfolding on the other side. The city’s traffic police, who ease the daily mess, relentlessly work to manage Bengaluru’s most persistent problem. 

Surprisingly, the engineer-turned-police commissioner embraces tech, especially AI, to manage traffic, utilising the city’s talent pool.

A Day in the Life of Anucheth 

The time leading up to meeting JCP M N Anucheth at the Bengaluru Traffic Centre was nothing short of severe anticipation and jitters about how a cop would respond when questioned about the solutions taken by authorities that have been troubling daily commuters’ lives. But his answers are backed by stats and tech. 

During his interview with AIM,Anucheth, a key figure on Bengaluru Traffic’s social media, advocates for traffic awareness and believes social media is a powerful tool for understanding real-time …