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AI is telling New York subway workers if that suspicious sound is a problem

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is experimenting with new artificial intelligence tools that listen for problems and help maintenance workers.

Mar 3, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Fulton Street Subway Station on March 28, 2024. (New York City Mayor’s Office)

NYPD to test AI-powered gun-detection scanners in subway system

The NYPD will deploy gun-detection systems in subway stations as part of a pilot project after a 90-day waiting period.

Mar 28, 2024 By Keely Quinlan

NYC using AI to track subway fare evasion, report claims

Seven undisclosed NYC subway stations are equipped with special "computer technology" to detect fare evasion, according to a new report.

Jul 24, 2023 By Keely Quinlan

hand holding MTA app in NYC — (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)

New York transit authority pilots app for vision-impaired bus riders

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a new app this week that uses audio cues to guide riders to their bus stops.

Oct 28, 2020 By Ryan Johnston

Transit Tech Lab pilots solutions for NYC’s transit woes

For transit systems with shaky performance and unclear futures, the city is turning to small tech companies for a leg up.

Jul 31, 2019 By Katya Schwenk

Challenge winners propose technology to fix, modernize NYC’s sluggish subway

Continuous Wi-Fi and control systems that improve train spacing are among the winning concepts.

Mar 15, 2018 By Colin Wood