Could AI Solve Homelessness? A Company Mapping Encampments in Dallas Thinks So

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Nomadik AI estimates that Dallas has around 230 homeless encampments outside of the downtown area.

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Then, they went out into the city to confirm what the data suggested. More often than not, it was correct. AFD on scene of a large fire in the woods behind the 4200 block of S Lamar Blvd Svrd. Crews deep in the woods fighting fire. Avoid the areaThe app can also be used by homeless individuals, Sorrells added. On Austin's map, resources such as food banks and shelters are marked with large blue and green bubbles. On a separate tab, a short questionnaire helps point a user to their nearest resource depending on their needs.

“There are four homeless encampments in District 12's Rosemeade Park right now and they are setting fires nightly, harassing customers at nearby businesses, leaving litter throughout the park and surrounding areas, and loitering at nearby churches and businesses,” Mendelsohn told theShe started following Nomadik AI’s tracking efforts in Austin, and hopes to use the data to encourage first responders to be “more proactive” when responding to District 12 encampments.

 

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