Company behind JCPS weapons detection system faces lawsuit from FTC | Education [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Jefferson County Public Schools said it will continue using the Evolv weapons detection system amid a lawsuit filed against the company.

The Federal Trade Commission sued Evolv Technologies, accusing the company of making false claims about the extent its AI-powered security screening system can detect weapons.

In its complaint, the FTC said Evolv scanners failed to detect weapons in schools, but did flag items like laptops, binders and water bottles.

In a proposed settlement order, Evolv would be banned from making unsupported claims about its product, and would need to give schools the option to cancel their contracts.

“The trust and partnership of our customers remain our top priority as we work to democratize security for a safer world,” Evolv said in a statement. “We look forward to working collaboratively with our customers to ensure they identify the right technology solution for their security needs.”

Evolv’s security scanners are used …