Posted 3/23/2024, 4:52:08 PM
NYPD Weighs AI Camera Tech to Detect Drawn Guns in Subways
- NYPD is considering AI camera technology that can detect when guns are drawn and alert authorities
- Technology could integrate with existing subway cameras and send alerts before first shot fired
- Company ZeroEyes uses AI to train algorithm to spot firearms once drawn from cameras
- Alerts would notify authorities of shooter's location and provide image, helping police response
- Some experts question effectiveness due to subpar subway cameras and ability of criminals to foil technology