According to Sawyer Merritt, Kauai County has launched the Kauai Hi-Wifi Starlink Program to provide free Starlink satellite internet access in underserved and remote areas of the island. This initiative, modeled after Starlink’s successful deployment during the Maui wildfires for emergency response, is installing access points at multiple locations including public parks and lifeguard towers. The program is expected to enhance digital infrastructure, enabling the deployment of AI-powered services such as real-time environmental monitoring, smart public safety systems, and community connectivity solutions. This development opens significant business opportunities for AI solution providers targeting rural digital transformation and disaster resilience (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter).