HIGH SCHOOLERS' AI-ENABLED DEVICE DETERS DRUNK DRIVING

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High school students from North Carolina, aiming to prevent drunk driving, created SoberRide, an AI-driven device that detects signs of alcohol impairment in drivers using cameras, sensors, and machine learning. The team has secured a U.S. patent, partnered with organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and received interest from major automakers at CES. They are advocating for legislation mandating DUI detection systems in vehicles while targeting fleet operators and parents as early adopters.