Description: A purportedly AI-powered gun detection system at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland, reportedly misidentified a student's empty Doritos bag as a firearm. Armed police reportedly detained and handcuffed the student before determining there was no weapon. The AI system, operated by Omnilert, issued the false alert, leading to public outcry and an official review of school security protocols. Omnilert reportedly expressed regret for the incident.
Editor Notes: See also Incident 1267: Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: Omnilert developed an AI system deployed by Baltimore County Public Schools, which harmed Taki Allen , Kenwood High School students , students , high school students and Educational communities.
Alleged implicated AI systems: Omnilert , AI-enabled video surveillance system for gun detection and Weapons detection system
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