AI is Helping Clean Our Oceans of Plastics

Machine Learning Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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AI technologies, particularly in the form of machine learning and data analytics, are being employed to identify, track, and ultimately remove microplastics.
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Microplastics, tiny plastic fragments less than five millimeters in size, pose a significant threat to marine life and ecosystems. Startups are at the forefront of integrating AI into ocean cleanup efforts. The role of AI in fighting microplastics in our oceans is multifaceted, encompassing detection, cleanup, prevention, and public engagement.