Posted on 08/29/2022 7:22:14 AM PDT by cmj328
Developed by Google and Capgemini, the AI software learned how to spot pools on aerial images of nine French departments during a trial run last year, which were then cross-checked with land registry databases.
According to the Parisien newspaper, which reported the results of the AI test, an average pool of 30 square metres (320 square feet) would be taxed at 200 euros ($200) a year.
In the nine test departments, the software detected more than 20,000 pools, which led to the collection of some 10 million euros in tax revenue last year.
The DGFiP public finances authority said the programme would now be rolled out nationwide, potentially leading to 40 million euros in new levies in 2023.
It could also eventually be used to find undeclared home extensions, patios or gazebos...
(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...
Not needed. When Street View came out years ago as part of Google Earth, their AI programs could fill in a “Street View” where there are no roads to travel.
When this came out, I could look down at my feeders at the ranch and the move to Street View.
Top view I could see hogs in my feeder pens and then get a horizontal ground view of hogs rolling my pig pipes in what the AI thought they should look like.
I have the pig pipes attached to a T-posts with the three foot height marked off to measure the height of the back of hogs.
Everything was very accurate.
Why is this news? Counties and townships in this country have been doing that for years.
Why is this news? Counties and townships in this country have been doing that for years.
New Jersey has been doing this for years. Certain counties in PA, as well.
IRS does not assess property taxes.
The IRS does look for things you shouldn't be able to afford on your reported income though.
Unless you are a prominent democrat.
“IRS does not assess property taxes.”
I agree, but they will compare home improvements etc with your reported income.
Yes, with fake bushes and lawn furniture on it.
“It could also eventually be used to find undeclared home extensions, patios or gazebos,
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No problem.
Just compare successive fly-overs in graphic comparison.
Any new stuff that shows up that is not permitted = BAD = TAX and penalties.
...in the works for a long time….
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Even on the little thumbnail map on Wunderground, if I zoom in far enough, my little rural subdivision is very clear. I can see property lines, buildings accurate as to placement and relationship to each other. This particular subdivision is around 10 years old, although I believe some adjacent streets/lots have been here longer.
County building departments have been using planes and helicopters for years to find unpermitted construction and demand taxes. This is nothing new at all.
“Fairer system? whahahaha They want it all.”
Are you a cheater or a bleeder?
Street View won’t give you a peek in the windows.
Not yet, anyway.
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