A Maryland student was wrongly detained by police in September after an artificial intelligence system misidentified a bag of chips as a weapon. A camera equipped with AI technology alerted authorities, leading to the student being handcuffed near his school. The system erroneously interpreted the crumpled chip bag as a firearm, prompting the police response. No actual weapon was found on the student. The incident highlights potential flaws and inaccuracies in AI-powered security systems. Authorities have not released details regarding the specific AI technology used or potential revisions to its programming. This case raises concerns about the reliability of AI in public safety applications and the potential for false positives.