Kenston Local School District installs AI gun detection software with ZeroEyes [Video]

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — Artificial intelligence is not just a tool for instruction in the classroom; it is becoming a vital part of keeping students safe, especially at Kenston Local Schools.

The district recently implemented AI-powered gun detection software within their security camera system, aiming to add a critical layer of protection to their comprehensive security plan.

“Time matters,” emphasized Superintendent Bruce Willingham, reflecting on the ever-present concern of school shootings. “The difference of a minute or two could be the difference in saving somebody’s life.”

Kenston’s new security measure involves a three-year partnership with ZeroEyes, a company founded in the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

“It’s tragic what’s happening in the country, and it’s sad that we need to exist,” said ZeroEyes co-founder Sam Alaimo, a former Navy SEAL. …