AT&T to launch smart streetlamps in San Diego that can monitor traffic and even detect gunshots

AT&T and General Electric have teamed up to up to help accelerate the digital era of urban development.

The firms have unveiled plans to add cameras, microphones and sensors to more than 3,000 street lights in San Diego, making the first large-scale use of ‘Smart City’ tools.

The system will allow street lights to monitor traffic, crowd sizes, weather and even notify authorities of gunshots in the area.

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