Japan, Oct. 23 -- NEC Corporation has developed an AI technology that uses a vision-language model (VLM) to assign numerical values (scores) for on-site conditions from live camera footage monitoring roads and rivers, enabling the early detection of precursors to disasters such as river flooding, inundation, and snow accumulation. This technology can utilize existing live cameras operated by local governments, government agencies, and infrastructure operators, making it easy to deploy at disaster monitoring sites while streamlining monitoring operations and accelerating response decisions. NEC aims to put this technology into practical use during fiscal year 2027.BackgroundAs natural disasters intensify, sites such as roads and rivers are r...