New weapons screening system coming to two Halifax-area hospitals this weekend

New weapons screening system coming to two Halifax-area hospitals this weekend

Visitors and patients will have to walk through a new AI-powered weapons screening system at two Halifax-area hospitals starting this Saturday.

Halifax hospitals to begin using AI-based weapons screening - Halifax

The technology uses artificial intelligence to detect anything that resembles a weapon or is 'reasonably deemed capable of being used as a weapon.'

AI weapons screening system coming to Halifax hospitals

For those heading to the hospital this weekend in the Halifax area, they could be welcomed by a new artificial intelligence (AI) screening system. Nova Scotia Health says starting on Saturday, Dec. 13, the new screening will scan for weapons at the entrances to the QEII Halifax Infirmary and Dartmouth General. “The technology will be […]

QEII and Dartmouth General to start using AI scanners for weapons

NSHA release: New AI-based weapons screening will begin Saturday at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary and at Dartmouth General Hospital. These measures are being introduced to enhance safety and security for all patients, visitors and hospital staff. The technology will be in place at the main entrances and emergency entrances of both facilities. Any item classified as a weapon, resembles a weapon or is reasonably […] More

Changes to hospital screening at QEII’s Halifax Infirmary and Dartmouth General Hospital

New AI-based weapons screening will begin Saturday at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary and at Dartmouth General Hospital. These measures are being introduced to enhance safety and security for all patients, visitors and hospital staff.The technology will be in place at the main entrances and emergency entrances of both facilities. Any item classified as a weapon, resembles a weapon or is reasonably deemed capable of being used as a weapon, will not b