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This live AI camera tracks NYC pedestrians to reveal weather

This live AI camera tracks NYC pedestrians to reveal weather

Ellsworth Toohey
Jun 24, 2025
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A street camera in Lower Manhattan is doing more than just streaming video — it's using artificial intelligence to analyze how New Yorkers are dressing and moving through the summer heat.

The system, dubbed "Weather Watching" on walzr.com, counts pedestrians and tracks their clothing choices to provide real-world weather insigh…

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