Scarce food sources for the bears due to poor crops are believed to be behind the increased instances of bears entering human spaces.
The government has stepped up efforts to address bear attacks under a policy compiled in February, and the swift detection of the animals when they show up in urban areas as well as speedy information-sharing among police, municipalities and local hunters have been seen as key.
The new system is expected to be helpful as it connects AI with governmental, municipal and private camera networks.
In the trial in Toyama Prefecture, the system is expected to use cameras installed for surveillance and disaster management by the central and prefectural government facilities, as well as those used by utility companies.
Cooperation from private entities would allow for wider coverage around urban areas, riversides and mountainous areas...