Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on AI cameras being rolled out to monitor South Australian drivers - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Drivers in South Australia will be watched by artificial intelligence cameras aimed at cutting traffic and boosting economic activity.

The South Australian Government believes every 5000 motorists stuck in traffic for 20 minutes costs the state $33,000.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the AI will use data to reduce congestion and tweak traffic light cycles.

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