KRATID - detecting traffic anomalies and incidents of the Estonian data exchange layer (X-Road)

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The Information System Authority of Estonia is using machine learning for detecting anomalies and incidents on the traffic of the Estonian data exchange layer - X-Road. Predictive analytics is used to decide where to send the police for traffic regulation. The system is well used in cities; however the algorithm does not yet work well in rural areas.

The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund matches job seekers with open positions using AI. It helps job seekers get matched with the right job. The current job matching algorithm is developed further with job seeker profiling algorithm.

Estonian Agricultural Registers and Information Board is using machine learning to detect land mowing. Satellite images are analysed to detect whether agricultural land has been mowed. This is necessary as mowing land is one of the requirements for receiving government grants. Before satellite image analysis this work was carried out manually using on-spot control.

In line with the Digital Agenda 2020 for Estonia, the government encourages the use of AI applications and test projects. The aim is to have at least 50 use cases in public sector by 2020. Interestingly, Estonia has also launched a task force to collect ideas from the general public on how to best make use of AI for the development of Estonia's economy and state.

Budget: Not disclosed