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School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection firm after system failed to spot weapon
A school shooting survivor sued AI gun detection company Omnilert after its system failed to detect a weapon during a January 2025 Nashville high school shooting that killed two people, including the shooter. The lawsuit alleges the system had operational limitations, such as camera placement and lighting issues, that could cause detection failures. Omnilert and reseller System Integrations did not comment on the case.
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