A software company is offering a free artificial intelligence system that can help security detect weapons at schools in an effort to combat school shootings.

Iterate.ai, which sells a platform that makes it easier for other enterprises to develop their own AI applications, is now offering a product the company won’t profit from. While the firm typically works with automotive, retail, convenience, banking and insurance industries, Chief Technology Officer Brian Sathianathan noticed schools could really use its help.

Anthony Robledo

USA TODAY