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New AI-powered app aims to improve road safety in West Texas
By Grant Hochmuth at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With a growing resentment towards artificial intelligence, two local men are looking to utilize it to improve road safety around the world, starting in West Texas. Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...
Key takeaway Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps create driver profiles to keep each member of your family [...
Why this matters in The Midland
The introduction of an AI-powered app to improve road safety in West Texas is particularly relevant given the region's high-risk roads. As a major hub for the oil and gas industry, the Permian Basin area, including Midland and Odessa, sees a significant amount of traffic from large trucks and commercial vehicles, which can increase the risk of accidents. By utilizing artificial intelligence to create driver profiles, this new app may help mitigate some of these risks, especially for families with multiple drivers. The fact that the app is being developed locally, by CEO Chris Moss of Godhead Safety Consulting, suggests that it may be tailored to address specific safety concerns in the West Texas region. As the app is tested and implemented, it will be worth watching to see how it impacts road safety statistics in Midland County and surrounding areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
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What is this story about? ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – With a growing resentment towards artificial intelligence, two local men are looking to utilize it to improve road safety around the world, starting in West Texas. Chris Moss, CEO of Godhead Safety Consulting, coded his very own learning language model that helps creat...
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