CTA ZeroEyes AI Gun-Detection Contract Expansion (250 to 1,500 cameras)
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) — CTA ZeroEyes AI Gun-Detection Contract Expansion (250 to 1,500 cameras)
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) · CTA ZeroEyes AI Gun-Detection Contract Expansion (250 to 1,500 cameras)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 24, 2025
- Applies to
- Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
The CTA board approved a $1.2M contract to expand ZeroEyes AI gun-detection software from 250 to 1,500 platform cameras by mid-2026, over civil-liberties objections about public input and effectiveness.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | CTA ZeroEyes AI Gun-Detection Contract Expansion (250 to 1,500 cameras) |
| Topics | government use of AI · police and surveillance AI · automated decision-making · consumer data privacy |
| News report | Chicago Transit Authority Approves Expansion of ZeroEyes Contract | ZeroEyes |
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