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Researchers have developed an AI system that can detect when an individual has been drinking by analysing changes in their speech patterns. The team used artificial neural networks to identify alcohol-induced changes in a person’s speaking style, such as slower speech and inconsistent pronunciation. The system achieved an accuracy of 75% in detecting alcohol consumption in an experimental setting. The research team believes their system could be useful in developing new interventions to help individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. However, privacy concerns related to speech analysis remain, and the researchers emphasised the need for ethical implementation.
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