Temple University has implemented an artificial intelligence-based weapon detection system for events at its Liacouras Center .

The Xtract One Smartway system uses AI sensor to find guns, knives and other weapons. The two parties announced the partnership Thursday, although the sensors have been installed since last spring. The school had previously used metal detectors. MORE: To help students get to school, SEPTA is restoring several transit routes with city funds

To enter, patrons walk through two poles, which Xtract One uses to detect prohibited items through clothing and bags. Jonathan Reiter, Temple's senior vice president for business affairs, said the school felt it already had safe procedures in place, so the change was about getting people in the door faster.

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