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Plano Teen Wins $10K for AI Tool Monitoring Air Quality in Underserved Texas Areas

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A 17-year-old from Plano, Texas, has developed an AI-powered tool designed to monitor air pollution in low-income neighborhoods. The project has already reached around 1,000 Texans and earned its creator a national award along with $10,000 in prize money. Beyond tracking air quality, the initiative provides educational resources and air purification devices to families in need. The project also trains young people to analyze air quality data, aiming to address environmental inequality. Overall, the effort seeks to reduce health disparities in underserved communities across Texas.

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