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As wildfires continue to escalate in Southern California, the fire tracking app Watch Duty surged to become the most popular free app on the Apple App Store this Wednesday morning. This shift is closely related to the Palisades Fire near Santa Monica and the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, which have resulted in evacuation orders for over 70,000 people, burned down more than 1,000 buildings, and caused at least two fatalities.

US startup Dryad Networks has developed a solar-powered AI gas sensor that can detect wildfires in advance. The sensor utilizes machine learning technology to reduce false alarm rates. It has been deployed in some regions of Europe and North America, and is expected to help firefighters with early warnings and reduce fire-related losses.

An AI-written book about the history of the Maui wildfires has become an Amazon bestseller, sparking significant controversy. The writing style of the book suggests it may have been generated by AI, leading to harsh criticism from reviewers. Some believe the book serves as evidence of disaster planning or foresight, intensifying conspiracy theories regarding the origins of the wildfires.

The California Fire Department, in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, has launched the 'California Alert AI' program, which utilizes cameras and artificial intelligence for early wildfire detection. The program has successfully identified at least one wildfire in its early stages, which was quickly contained. The system uses AI to analyze feedback from 360-degree rotating cameras and automatically alerts emergency responders to take action.