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 false claims did the company make regarding its AI powered security screening system?

What specific capability did the company claim its system had in relation to schools?

What accusations did the FTC make against the Massachusetts based company?

What must schools do under the proposed settlements regarding their contracts?

What claims are schools no longer allowed to make according to the proposed settlements?