AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

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Researchers in Hong Kong are developing an innovative AI application aimed at detecting intoxication through real-time analysis of Cantonese speech. This technology is expected to enhance road safety by enabling individuals to assess their fitness to drive.

Hong Kong researchers say they are developing what would be the world’s first AI app that detects intoxication through real-time Cantonese voice analysis, helping users decide whether they are fit to drive after drinking. A team from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) said on Sunday that the self-assessment tool could not only help safeguard road safety but also potentially monitor language abnormalities linked to medication or fatigue. Funded by a HK$3.4 million (US$434,251) grant...