How AI and tech are streamlining recovery in the footprint of Southern California wildfires

Residents have criticized the number of building permits issued in the Pacific Palisades – 23, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office — since the deadly Palisades fire in January.

Some believe that artificial Intelligence might be the answer to accelerate that pace, compressing approval timelines to get residents building and into their homes faster.

City, state and philanthropic leaders are looking to AI as a way forward in a process where all have sought to cut “red tape” to speed up the city’s recovery.