Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners — MTA/NYPD Evolv AI Weapons-Detection Scanner Pilot in NYC Subway
Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners · MTA/NYPD Evolv AI Weapons-Detection Scanner Pilot in NYC Subway
The MTA and NYPD piloted Evolv AI-powered gun-detection scanners at NYC subway stations; a monthlong test of 3,000+ searches at 20 stations found no guns and over 100 false positives.
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The MTA and NYPD piloted Evolv AI-powered gun-detection scanners at NYC subway stations; a monthlong test of 3,000+ searches at 20 stations found no guns and over 100 false positives.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | MTA/NYPD Evolv AI Weapons-Detection Scanner Pilot in NYC Subway |
| Topics | government use of AI · police and surveillance AI · automated decision-making · biometric data |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | NYPD to test AI-powered gun-detection scanners in subway system | StateScoop ↗ |
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