American School Buses Are Quietly Becoming AI Ticket Machines—Cameras Issue Hundreds of Thousands of Fines, but Safety Benefits Remain in Doubt
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Across multiple U.S. states, school buses are being fitted with AI cameras designed to automatically identify vehicles that illegally pass while children are getting on and off. The technology was pitched as a way to protect kids. Increasingly, though, it is turning into a fine-generating industry. Companies say the systems improve road safety without adding to taxpayers' burden—but investigations suggest otherwise: ticket counts and fine revenue have soared, while traffic risks around school buses remain largely unchecked.