"TD Garden Unveils Controversial AI Security Screening System and Bag Policy Update"

TD Garden in Boston debuted AI-based security screening technology from Waltham-based Evolv Technology, coinciding with a new bag policy that limits attendees to small bags. Exceptions are made for specific items, and fans with non-compliant bags will be directed to check their items for a fee. The policy sparked criticism on social media due to its impracticality, with officials citing the change as a response to implementing Evolv's security screening equipment, which uses sensors and AI to detect concealed weapons without requiring fans to empty their pockets or bags.