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New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system

  • New York City is launching a 30-day pilot program using AI-powered scanners to prevent guns in the subway, facing skepticism from riders and a potential lawsuit for unconstitutional searches.
  • The Evolv scanner, an AI weapons detector, was showcased at a Manhattan subway station during the announcement by Mayor Eric Adams.
  • The New York Civil Liberties Union and the Legal Aid Society plan to sue if the technology expands, claiming it violates riders' constitutional rights.
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