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FTC Reaches Settlement with School Weapon Detector Manufacturer Over Misleading Claims

News RoomBy News RoomDecember 3, 2024Updated:December 3, 20243 Mins Read
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a settlement with Evolv Technologies, following allegations that the company misrepresented the capabilities of its AI-driven security screening systems. The FTC asserts that Evolv’s claims regarding the accuracy and efficiency of its technology in detecting weapons—while ignoring harmless personal items—are misleading. Evolv Technologies supplies these security detectors to over 1,000 schools, as well as various venues including hospitals and casinos. Their systems are reportedly used to screen around 700,000 school visitors and children across the United States on a daily basis.

The FTC’s allegations emphasize that Evolv’s technology is claimed to outperform traditional metal detectors in terms of detection accuracy and speed while significantly reducing false alarms and the need for additional personnel. However, federal officials noted troubling security incidents in schools that involved weapons slipping past these detectors. Following a particular incident in 2022, school officials were compelled to increase the sensitivity of the Evolv systems, resulting in a spike of false alarms—reportedly reaching 50%. These failures have raised concerns among parents, educators, and law enforcement, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the use of this type of surveillance technology in sensitive settings.

In response to the FTC’s allegations, Evolv Technologies has publicly denied any wrongdoing. Interim CEO Mike Ellenbogen stated that the company has cooperated with the FTC during the inquiry and expressed relief that the commission did not question the fundamental efficacy of their security system. He described the resolution as pertaining solely to past marketing language and affirmed that the company’s primary commitment is ensuring the safety of individuals and communities. Despite the settlement, Evolv maintains confidence in its technology and its value to security operations.

The settlement would mandate that Evolv cease making unsupported claims regarding the capabilities of its systems, offering schools the option to terminate their contracts without penalties. This clause may significantly impact the ongoing partnerships between Evolv and multiple school districts, several of which—including major districts like Atlanta and Columbus City Schools—have already implemented the technology. These schools report having experienced a notable reduction in weapons being brought onto campuses since using Evolv systems.

Columbus City Schools, Ohio’s largest district, provided a reassuring statement affirming their ongoing confidence in Evolv’s security measures. Since implementing the technology in February 2023, the district claims that there have been no recorded instances of guns being brought into high schools through the Evolv systems, which were initially a top concern among parents and school staff. This success story stands in stark contrast to the allegations raised by the FTC, suggesting that the effectiveness of the technology may vary depending on implementation and contextual factors.

The controversy surrounding Evolv Technologies highlights an essential debate over the balance between innovation in security technology and the ethical responsibility to provide accurate information about these tools. As schools across the nation increasingly depend on advanced screening technologies to safeguard students, ensuring transparency and accountability in the claims made by service providers is vital for maintaining public trust. The proposed settlement with Evolv Technologies serves as a reminder of the importance of regulatory oversight in high-stakes environments like educational institutions where children’s safety is paramount.

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