A Not-So-Smart Move: NYPD Buys AI Metal Detectors from Company Under Federal Investigation

The Big Apple’s finest have now dived into hot water (like a hot dog into mustard), following a questionable purchase decision. The NYPD’s recent acquisition of artificial intelligence metal detectors from a company under investigation has left tax-payers wondering, “Will our subways ever get fixed?”

Key Facts: Just Another Big Apple to Bite Into

• The New York Police Department has invested in AI metal detectors manufactured by a company under federal scrutiny. There’s nothing like buying stuff from a place that’s potentially up to some dodgy business, am I right?
• Gothamist reports that Eric Adams, the Mayor of New York City – who probably knows magic given his ability to laugh off serious issues – announced the expensive AI-enabled metal detectors without caring about the dimes he’s dropping.
• And here we are crippled by subway system woes while the NYPD splurges on fancy metal detectors. Who needs train repairs and timely transportation, when you can have AI detectors instead? Insert slow sarcastic clap here.

Summarizing the Irony

It’s like a bizarre reality show: the NYPD invests in pricey, AI metal detectors instead of using the funds to fix the city’s practically ancient subway system. And just to make it more entertaining for all of us, they’re buying from a company currently under investigation. Digging deeper into controversies seems to be New York’s latest trend.

In an ideal world, public service departments like the NYPD would make smarter financial decisions. But, alas, this is not an episode of Law & Order. However, be assured, the next time you make a questionable purchase, you can console yourself with the fact that you’re not alone – even the NYPD does it. So, after all, it’s not just your wasteful cousin who likes shiny new toys more than necessary utilities…City departments do too! And yes, I’ll take fries with that irony.