Federal officials are investigating the marketing practices of Evolv Technology, a security company that has secured school district contracts by promoting its artificial intelligence-powered weapons detection scanners. The company has been accused of over-exaggerating the capabilities of its technology, potentially giving customers a false sense of security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested information about Evolv’s marketing practices to determine whether its scanners employ artificial intelligence as claimed. However, it is not clear whether the company’s sales pitches to the education sector are part of the investigation. The FTC declined to comment on the matter. Evolv has stated that it is cooperating with regulators and remains confident in the capabilities of its technology, which uses AI to distinguish weapons from everyday items.
