AI is coming to construction sites. But does it make workers safer?

What happened: AI is being used on construction sites to flag hazards, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited. Why it matters: The safety benefit of AI hazard detection on construction sites is not yet established by evidence, according to researchers.

AI is being used on construction sites to flag hazards, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited.

The safety benefit of AI hazard detection on construction sites is not yet established by evidence, according to researchers.