Reportedly, Gurgaon has introduced Haryana’s first AI-powered smart traffic warning screen, which would display pending traffic challans of vehicles in real time as they pass.
The video has attracted very mixed reactions from social media users.
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The technology
The video, shared across platforms and later reposted by a user named @IndianTechGuide on X had text overlaid on the clip that read, “Gurgaon now you can’t ignore challans,” and another line stated, “Haryana first smart traffic warning screen goes live in Gurgaon.”
Another message in the clip read, “This smart screen will now display pending challan information of vehicles passing by in real time.” The clip also showed multiple examples of how the screen works, as in one instance, a vehicle’s number appeared on the display along with warning that read, “Passing Sohna Chowk right now, your PUCC has expired.”
In another instance, pending fines were displayed, such as “Passing Sohna Chowk right now has 21 challans of 48500 rs pending.”
Reaction
The clip went viral online, with some praising the new initiative and some mocking the technology.
“Please implement this to all our city across the country 🙏,” wrote one user while supporting the idea.
Another user said, “Good initiative. Traffic violators are a menace and they need to be shamed.”
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Even negative comments were present. One user said, “When will we start using AI to detect potholes, damaged roads, and waterlogging caused by poor planning? Traffic police instantly fine citizens for violations. There should also be road inspectors who identify issues, hold agencies accountable, and ensure quick repairs.”
“Better to put AI on traffic signal management. This is a distraction while driving. To make it balance from both sides also show the names and photos of govt personnel who has been caught while taking bribes ! Poor citizen always shown with bad face not officials,” wrote another user.
FAQs
1) What does the new technology in Gurgaon do?
The new technology in Gurgaon is an AI-powered smart traffic warning screen, which would display pending traffic challans of vehicles in real time as they pass.
2) How have social media users reacted to this?
Social media users have given very mixed reactions, with some praising the move and others criticising that.