In Machines We Trust: Can AI keep guns out of schools?

Amid a growing epidemic of gun violence, can AI be part of the solution? In this episode we look at some of the weapons detection technologies schools are using in an effort to try to keep students safe. 

We Meet:

Gary Hough, superintendent of Fayette County schools 

Mark Keierleber, investigative reporter at The 74

Mike Ellenbogen, Founder, chief innovation officer at Evolv Technologies

Donald Maye, head of operations at IPVM

Sounds From:

Spielberg, S. (2002). Minority Report. Twentieth Century Fox.

Avigilon Athena Security integration for Gun Detection, via YouTube 

Credits: 

This episode was produced by Anthony Green and Emma Cillekens with reporting from Mark Keierleber. It was edited by Jennifer Strong, Rachel Courtland and Mat Honan, mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from Jacob Gorski and art from Stephanie Arnett.