California turns to an AI-powered ‘Iron Dome’ to fight deadly mosquitoes

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1. Sat, 29 August 2026

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   • Times of India03:31first to report
     California turns to an AI-powered ‘Iron Dome’ to fight deadly mosquitoes

     California faces rising West Nile Virus cases due to warmer temperatures. A new AI device uses LiDAR and lasers to eliminate mosquitoes effectively. This high-tech zapper targets various mosquito types while sparing other insects. The outdoor version costs $1,088, and the indoor model is priced at $988. This chemical-free solution offers a novel approach to mosquito control.

2. Sun, 30 August 2026

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   • Times of India07:20
     This blue laser finds a mosquito in 3 milliseconds and burns its wings mid-flight

     Photon Matrix, a Changzhou startup, has opened preorders for its blue laser mosquito air defense system at $1,088, with an indoor infrared version at $988. The device uses LiDAR and AI vision to scan a six-metre arc, lock onto a mosquito in three milliseconds and burn its wings, claiming 30 kills per second in total darkness. Mass production began in August. None of the performance or safety claims have been independently tested.