Evolv, a self-styled “weapon detection” company, promised to revolutionize security with AI-powered scanners in NYC subways, but it all went down in flames when they falsely alerted about 100 times without detecting a single firearm. The company has been accused of misleading customers about the technology’s capabilities, so the Federal Trade Commission stepped in with a settlement. Evolv’s overpriced metal detectors with unproven AI have now been restricted in terms of what they can claim about their products. This scandal has left potential customers skeptical and could force Evolv to rethink their marketing strategies in other sectors.
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/12/30/ftc-orders-gun-detection-tech-maker-evolv-to-stop-overstating-effectiveness-of-its-glorified-metal-detectors/