New AI Tool Tracks Gun Violence Across the U.S.

Everytown for Gun Safety launches a groundbreaking AI-powered database named EveryShot, which monitors gun violence events throughout the United States in real time. The tool aggregates data from tens of thousands of media reports, allowing users to filter incidents based on various criteria, such as date, location, and demographics, enabling a clearer understanding of gun violence patterns.

Following a series of tragic shootings earlier this month, including an incident in South Carolina where a man fatally shot two women before taking his own life, the need for accurate and timely data has become increasingly urgent. Experts note that this new resource comes at a critical time as federal efforts to track gun violence have been rolled back, underscoring the necessity for reliable, alternative data sources in addressing this ongoing crisis.

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