Bengaluru Techie Discusses AI Helmet Integration with Police for Traffic Enforcement

Bengaluru techie Pankaj Tanwar, creator of a viral AI-powered helmet that detects traffic violations, met with senior Bengaluru Police officials to discuss potential integration with the city's AstraM traffic enforcement system. The two-hour meeting covered challenges of large-scale violation detection, behavioral deterrence, and concerns about promoting a 'snitching culture,' which police dismissed. Officials expressed strong interest, emphasizing road safety over revenue, while Tanwar noted the need for grants or institutional support to advance the project.