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FTC v. Evolv Technologies (AI weapons screening) consumer protection case

Brought by

Federal Trade Commission

v.

The FTC alleged Evolv overstated its AI-powered security screening systems' ability to detect weapons and ignore harmless items, including in schools.

The case

Court
US District Court, District of Massachusetts
Docket
1:24-cv-12940
Filed
Nov 26, 2024
Status
Settled
Outcome
Proposed order bans unsupported claims about AI weapons detection and lets some K-12 school customers cancel contracts.

History

1 dated entry
FilingNov 26, 2024 · 23mo agoComplaint filed: Federal Trade Commission v. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.Source
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Federal Trade Commission v. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.

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