A research team at Sophia University in Tokyo has released an online "Bear Encounter AI Prediction Map" that estimates the likelihood of human-bear contact in 19 regions, aiming to reduce the frequency of attacks.The map uses artificial intelligence to forecast bear-related risks in areas such as Sapporo in Japan's northernmost Hokkaido and Akita Prefecture in Honshu, the country's main island, drawing on regional environmental data and reported sightings.The team hopes the tool will help residents, tourists and local governments better prepare for bear activity in their areas, as attacks h…READ FULL ARTICLE