# Samsara's AI Tool Turns Trucks into Pothole Hunters

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-05-12T17:08:13+00:00
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## Resource

Samsaras Ground Intelligence: AI-Powered Pothole Detection for Smarter Cities Samsara, a fleet tech firm, introduces Ground Intelligence, an AI tool that leverages truck cameras to detect and track potholes. This system, initially developed for driver safety and theft prevention, now offers cities a real-time pothole map and anonymized video for verification. Chicago is the first city to adopt this technology, aiming to shift from reactive repairs to proactive planning. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/97bf3d16c47b9a46

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