FTC files complaint against Evolv’s security system [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Evolv Technologies, accusing the company of making false claims about its AI-powered screening systems detecting weapons and ignoring harmless personal items in schools and other settings.

In the FTC’s complaint filed Tuesday, the Massachusetts-based company is accused of deceptively advertising that its Evolv Express scanners would detect all weapons and making misleading claims that its use of AI makes its screening systems more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective than traditional metal detectors.

Evolv’s Express security scanners are used in thousands of schools, including some within Columbus City Schools and Groveport Madison Schools. They are also used at sports stadiums and other venues, like Lower.com Field and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

The FTC alleged that Evolv’s Express scanners failed …