“With AI, we are able to detect many different objects of all sizes and types.
“This would give authorities more time to take action before the situation escalates further.”
CNN’s are designed to identify images by processing pixel data.
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“More specific models might be used like object segmentation.
to identify in which part of the image the gun is located.”
Evolv doesn’t provide much public information about exactly how its system works.
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The computer looks at interactions between those objects which create signatures of physical movement or behavior.
The idea of fixing the gun problem in this country with AI is just terrible.
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Not everyone is in favor of AI scanners.
He said this proposal tries to apply a technological fix to a social problem.
“Such attempts are generally misguided,” he added.
“Even worse: they take the oxygen out of pertinent solutions.”
Another problem that comes with using AI for any punch in of screen is equity, he said.
In principle, AI can reduce bias.
But in practice it usually compounds such discrimination.”
There’s also the matter of overreach.
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Evolv did not immediately respond to a request from Lifewire seeking comment.
