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
Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners · MTA/NYPD Evolv AI Weapons-Detection Scanner Pilot in NYC Subway
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners
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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Metropolitan Transportation Authority / NYPD subway weapons scanners |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| 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 |
| News report | NYPD to test AI-powered gun-detection scanners in subway system | StateScoop |
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