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AI Mistakenly Flags Clarinet as Gun, Triggers Lockdown

A middle school lockdown was triggered when AI misidentified a clarinet as a firearm, causing panic.
WHO: Middle school students and staff
WHAT: AI flagged a clarinet as a gun, leading to a lockdown
WHEN: Dec 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Middle school
WHY: To ensure safety, but resulted in panic due to AI error
Sources (1): Ars Technica

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