Lawsuit Filed by FTC Regarding Weapons Detection Scanners in New Mexico Schools

The Federal Trade Commission has settled a lawsuit against Evolv Technologies, a company accused of making false claims about its artificial intelligence-powered security screening system’s ability to detect weapons. The lawsuit alleged that the system failed to detect weapons in schools while flagging harmless items like laptops and water bottles. Rio Rancho Public Schools in New Mexico was the first district to implement the system and has stated that its partnership with Evolv has been satisfactory, with no plans to remove the system from schools. As part of the settlement, Evolv is now prohibited from making unsupported claims about its products and must offer certain school customers the option to cancel their contracts. The FTC’s legal expert, John Day, emphasized that the company must stop deceptive advertising and allow schools to exit multi-year contracts. The district stated that its security department has been pleased with the system’s performance, which costs approximately $130,000 per year in three schools. Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app.

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