Florida Governor Approves $1 Million for AI Gun Detection in Miami-Dade Schools, Vetoes Others

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 29, 2026 —

Miami-Dade County public schools will receive $1 million in state funding for an artificial intelligence-powered gun detection system, following approval by Governor Ron DeSantis. The appropriation marks a significant investment in advanced security technology for the district. However, Governor DeSantis chose to veto similar funding requests for gun detection systems in other Florida counties.

The AI system, developed by a company named ZeroEyes, utilizes video analytics to identify firearms on school properties. This technology aims to provide an additional layer of security by detecting potential threats in real-time.

Miami-Dade County schools previously participated in a pilot program to test the effectiveness of the ZeroEyes system. The outcomes of this pilot program were not detailed in the provided information.

The funding allocation for Miami-Dade stands in contrast to DeSantis’s decisions regarding other counties’ requests for similar technology. The specific reasons for the vetoes in other counties were not provided.

The ZeroEyes system is designed to analyze video feeds from existing security cameras. When a potential firearm is detected, the system is intended to alert relevant personnel, allowing for a faster response to potential incidents. The total amount of the vetoed funding requests for other counties was not specified.

This initiative reflects a broader trend in the adoption of AI and advanced surveillance technologies within educational institutions across the country, as districts seek to enhance safety measures.

Story summarized from the original created by Drew Wilson on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.

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