Temple University Adopts AI Gun Detection Technology

Temple University has implemented ZeroEyes' AI-powered gun detection technology, becoming the first university in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to adopt such a system. This initiative aims to enhance campus safety by quickly identifying firearms through existing security cameras, with alerts sent to local law enforcement if a weapon is confirmed. The technology, which can reduce response times significantly, has received mixed reactions, with some praising its potential while others, like the ACLU, criticize its marketing practices. Temple has faced rising crime rates near its campus, prompting a commitment to improving safety measures under new leadership. The system is backed by funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which will also support upgrades to the university's camera infrastructure. Officials emphasize that this technology is part of a broader strategy to ensure student safety and prevent gun-related incidents.