New York City's notoriously crowded subway system is getting a high-tech makeover as the MTA begins testing advanced artificial intelligence-powered gates designed to crack down on fare evasion. The cutting-edge system uses AI algorithms to track and identify individuals who attempt to ride the subway without paying, with the goal of reducing the estimated $215 million in annual losses due to fare evasion. The new gates, which have been installed at several stations, will use a combination of cameras, sensors, and machine learning to detect and flag suspicious activity, sending alerts to authorities for further investigation. As the city grapples with a growing budget deficit and aging infrastructure, the MTA is hoping that this innovative technology will help to bring in much-needed revenue and improve the overall efficiency of the system.
Modern NYC subway gates tested by the MTA use AI tech to track fare evaders Gothamist
