The wildfire risk mitigation company Technosylva helps utilities, insurers and government agencies predict where and when a fire could spark. It uses historical weather data to make those predictions and suggest changes to help prevent or mitigate a fire. For example, maybe moving a tree branch that's close to a power line so it doesn't fall and start a fire.The company is nearly 30 years old, and Technosylva's chief executive, Bryan Spear, explains how the advent of AI has changed the work they do.More on this“Fire Risk Prompts Utilities to Deliberately Cut Power” from Bloomberg“Next in Tech | Ep. 258: CEO Series: Wildfire Risk With Bryan Spear” from S&P Global
How one company is using AI for improved wildfire risk mitigation
Bryan Spear, CEO of Technosylva, says his company is combining the latest in artificial intelligence with 30 years of climate data to better inform insurers and utilities about potential blazes.









