Maker of School Security Systems Sued in Class Action Over AI-Powered Detection Claims

Part of a collection of knives seized by police around transport hubs in the last six months is displayed at the Victoria Police Centre in Melbourne, Australia, on April 1, 2010. Julian Smith/AAP Image

A federal class-action securities fraud lawsuit against Evolv Technology accuses the global company of deceiving investors and school districts with false claims about its “AI-powered” weapons detection system.

The 39-page complaint was filed on March 25 in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.