FTC v. Evolv Technologies (Weapon Detection)
System Description
AI-powered security screening system marketed for detecting weapons in schools and public venues
Authoritative Output Type
Weapon detection alerts used to clear individuals for entry to schools and events
Missing Required State
Validated detection accuracy, false negative rate disclosure, testing against real-world threat scenarios
Why This Is SAF
System was marketed as capable of detecting weapons with high accuracy in schools, but BBC investigation found significant detection failures; FTC alleged company made unsubstantiated claims about weapon detection capabilities
Completeness Gate Question
Has this security screening system been independently validated for weapon detection accuracy in real-world conditions?
Documented Consequence
~$10.5M FTC settlement, prohibited from making unsubstantiated detection claims, required to have scientific evidence for future claims
Primary Sources
Notes
- **Verified**: 2025-12-19 - **Ftc Action Date**: December 2024 - **Settlement Amount**: ~$10.5M - **Notes**: System deployed in schools; detection failures raised serious child safety concerns
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The completeness gate question above is exactly what Ontic checks before any claim gets out. No evidence, no emission.