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Sheep Under the Eye of AI

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Date Published
21 Jan 2026
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1
Australian
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Created
21 Jan 2026, 12:30 am

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The article highlights the use of AI technology in the agricultural sector, specifically in monitoring and counting livestock. An AI-powered camera system is employed to track sheep, cattle, and lambs as they move, automatically adjusting the count. While this technological application demonstrates significant advancements in agricultural efficiency, the article does not delve into AI safety or risks associated with the technology. It lacks exploration into existential or catastrophic AI risks and does not provide depth in terms of governance or policy frameworks related to AI safety.

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VIDEO: AI to count sheep ABC South West WA19m ago19 minutes agoWed 21 Jan 2026 at 12:19amHas Video Duration: 42 seconds.Watch 42sA camera, powered by AI, mounted above the race monitors sheep, cattle and lambs as they run off trucks., adjusting the count as they go.Share optionsFacebookLinkedInX (formerly Twitter)A camera, powered by AI, mounted above the race monitors sheep, cattle and lambs as they run off trucks., adjusting the count as they go.BunburyLivestock Diseases