AI tool aims to help conserve Japan's cherry trees

The "sakura" season is feverishly anticipated by locals and visitors alike, with the profusion of the stunning blossoms marking the start of spring. But many of the trees are reaching 70 to 80 years old, well beyond their prime blooming age. This means increasing costs to tend to the trees and maintain popular flowering spots. To help authorities identify ailing specimens, brewing giant Kirin developed a tool called Sakura AI Camera. It tells users the condition and the age of the trees based...