Dhaka, Bangladesh, has launched an AI-powered traffic enforcement system aimed at reducing congestion in the city, which is notorious for its gridlocked streets. With a population of over 22 million, Dhaka frequently experiences chaotic traffic conditions as various vehicles compete for limited road space. The new system, implemented in April, connects traffic cameras to AI software that automatically detects violations such as running red lights and illegal parking. Motorists caught violating traffic rules receive instant fines via text messages, with fines starting at 2,000 taka (approximately $16). Traffic sergeant SM Nazim Uddin noted a positive shift in driver behavior since the AI's introduction, as it has reduced confrontations with police. A study by the US National Bureau of Economic Research previously ranked Dhaka as the world’s slowest city, with average traffic speeds of just 4.8 kilometers per hour. City police spokesman NM Nasiruddin confirmed that the AI system is yielding results, having already prosecuted at least 300 vehicles. As the system expands, officials plan to gradually phase out manual enforcement.