According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, self-driving cars equipped with advanced AI could significantly reduce the estimated 350 million vertebrate animal deaths caused by vehicles each year in the U.S. AI-driven autonomous vehicles leverage real-time object detection and predictive analytics to identify and avoid animals on the road, addressing both safety and ethical concerns. This development not only highlights the practical application of AI in transportation but also opens up business opportunities for AI solution providers to collaborate with automotive manufacturers and wildlife protection organizations. As the adoption of AI-powered self-driving cars increases, the potential for reducing animal fatalities offers a compelling incentive for stakeholders in the AI and automotive sectors (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Nov 19, 2025).