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New trial of AI-powered traffic lights will be a test for who gets priority on public roads

  • Seyedali Mirjalili, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Business and Hospitality, Torrens University Australia--The Conversation Africa
  • published date: 2026-07-19 20:05:52 UTC

Australia’s first AI traffic-light trial could cut delays. It also raises hard questions about fairness, safety and who gets priority on public roads.

Later this year, a Queensland council will trial Australia’s first traffic light system powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The new traffic technology will be trialled by the City of Moreton Ba… [+4375 chars]