New York City Trials AI Scanners for Subway Security Amid Privacy Concerns
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New York City is currently testing AI-powered scanners in its subway system to detect guns and knives, but this initiative is being met with skepticism and potential legal implications. The scanners, called Evolv, utilize artificial intelligence to identify weapons without causing alarm for innocent items. Mayor Eric Adams, who initiated the trial, emphasized its experimental nature and limited scope, involving only a few stations and riders. However, civil liberties groups argue that these searches violate riders' constitutional rights, and concerns arise regarding the implementation of this technology in such a large subway system with numerous entrances and exits. The CEO of Evolv has conceded that subways are not the most suitable environment for the scanners. Moreover, the company has faced legal challenges and federal investigations related to its scanning system. Over the years, the city has implemented various security measures in the subway, including random bag checks.New York City has launched a pilot program using AI-powered scanners in an attempt to enhance subway security by detecting guns and knives. The program has been met with skepticism from riders and potential legal action from civil liberties advocates, who assert that the searches violate constitutional rights. The scanners, provided by Evolv, are being tested for 30 days at select subway stations. They use artificial intelligence to identify weapons, triggering an alert to be monitored by NYPD officers. Privacy concerns have been raised, and critics argue that subjecting millions of commuters to security screenings is impractical and wasteful.
Meanwhile, crime rates in the subway system have declined in recent years. The feasibility of deploying scanners across the vast subway network, with its numerous entrances and exits, has also been questioned. Evolv, the company behind the technology, has faced lawsuits and federal probes regarding its devices' capabilities. The city previously experimented with various security measures, including random bag checks, but these have become infrequent.
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