Artificial Intelligence in Gun Detection for School Safety

SOURCE apnews.com
ZeroEyes, a company utilizing artificial intelligence in surveillance cameras to detect visible guns, is being considered for grants in multiple states including Kansas and Missouri. The technology aims to alert law enforcement quickly to prevent gun violence in schools.

Key Points

  • ZeroEyes is a company founded by military veterans specializing in AI gun detection
  • Legislation in multiple states, including Kansas and Missouri, is considering grants for schools to implement ZeroEyes technology
  • Critics question the specificity of legislative criteria favoring ZeroEyes
  • ZeroEyes faces competition from other companies like Omnilert in the same technology space

Pros

  • Utilizes artificial intelligence to detect visible guns in surveillance camera footage
  • Can alert law enforcement quickly to prevent gun violence in schools

Cons

  • Legislative tactics raising questions about favoritism towards specific companies
  • Cost of technology may limit accessibility to schools