Microsoft introduces tool for avoiding traffic jams

The new service's software technology, called Clearflow, is an ambitious attempt to apply machine-learning techniques to the problem of traffic congestion.
(From The New York Times)

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[Kings X Rocks!]

I wonder...

Will auto-insurance policies cover accidents caused by buffer-overruns?

[eriky5]

Give it a rest already

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[kwiswall]

In theory a good idea...

I don?t think this will make a difference, most of the traffic jams are caused by idiots that have the ?need? to slow down just to get a look at what has happened on the side of the road.
Sorry, in theory a good idea, in reality it?s not going to make a big difference. Create electrically wired roads that control car speed and don?t rely on human?s ability to drive. Then we will be seeing a break thought in traffic jams.

[DoctorCox]

Clearflow will not be reliable. Only the obvious types of traffic jams will be displayed and anyone familar with the local area won?t need the service. The service is too limited. Look at my alternative: <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.upostlive.com" target="_newWindow">http://www.upostlive.com</a> It?s wiki style where drivers post alerts for others to see. And it?s free.

[DoctorCox]

Clearflow will not be reliable. Only the obvious types of traffic jams will be displayed and anyone familar with the local area won?t need the service. The service is too limited. Look at my alternative: <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.upostlive.com" target="_newWindow">http://www.upostlive.com</a> It?s wiki style where drivers post alerts for others to see. And it?s free.