FTC settles with weapon detector maker used at schools, stadiums over false claims

The FTC has accused Evolve Technology, a Massachusetts-based company, of making false claims about its AI-powered security screening system's ability to detect weapons in schools. The FTC alleges deceptive advertising practices. A proposed settlement requires the company to allow certain schools to cancel contracts and restricts the company from making specific claims about the system's accuracy, speed, and labor costs.

What was Evolve Technology accused of by the FTC?

• Failing to deliver products on time

• Overcharging for their services

• Stealing technology from competitors

• Making false claims about their AI system's capabilities

What specific type of advertising did the FTC accuse Evolve Technology of engaging in?

• Aggressive advertising

• Misleading advertising

• Comparative advertising

• Deceptive advertising

Which state is Evolve Technology based in?

• Texas

• Massachusetts

• New York

• California

What must Evolve Technology allow certain schools to do under the proposed settlement?

• Receive a refund

• Cancel their contracts

• Access premium features

• Upgrade their security systems for free

What claims is Evolve Technology restricted from making under the settlement?

• Claims about their system's user-friendliness

• Claims about their system's compatibility with other technologies

• Claims about their system's environmental impact

• Claims about their system's accuracy, speed, and labor costs