Chartiers Valley School District Becomes First in the U.S. to Deploy CurvePoint's Wi-AI Safety Platform

Pittsburgh, PA – October 29, 2025 – CurvePoint, a Carnegie Mellon University spinout pioneering privacy-first spatial intelligence, announced today that the Chartiers Valley School Board has approved its contract to become the first district in the United States to deploy CurvePoint's Wi-AI Perimeter Threat Detection system.

"Chartiers Valley is proud to lead the way with this transformational innovation," said Dr. Darren Mariano, President of the Chartiers Valley School Board. "The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and partnering with CurvePoint allows us to enhance security in a smart, responsible, and privacy-focused way. We're thrilled to be the first district in the nation to implement this groundbreaking technology."

What is Wi-AI?

Wi-AI transforms standard Wi-Fi signals into a real-time safety system that can detect concealed weapons, movement patterns, and potential threats without cameras or facial recognition. Developed from research at Carnegie Mellon University, the technology uses advanced AI models to interpret how Wi-Fi signals reflect off people and objects, allowing it to "see what cameras can't" and create an invisible, always-on layer of protection for schools.

"This partnership is a game changer for how schools think about safety," said Skip Smith, CEO of CurvePoint. "For too long, districts have been forced to choose between security and privacy. Wi-AI allows them to have both. By using everyday Wi-Fi technology, we're giving them a cost-effective way to detect potential threats early without facial recognition or profiling."

What makes Wi-AI different from other threat detection solutions?

The collaboration follows months of collaboration between Chartiers Valley and CurvePoint, as district leaders sought a non-intrusive, privacy-compliant solution. The district chose Wi-AI for its ability to detect concealed weapons and suspicious movement while maintaining full student privacy.

"Student safety is always our top priority," said Dr. Daniel Castagna, Superintendent of Chartiers Valley School District. "Parents want to know their children are protected, not watched. Wi-AI gives us that balance. It detects threats early, fits seamlessly into our existing network, and most importantly, keeps our students' privacy intact."

In a recent segment on WPXI Channel 11, reporters demonstrated how Wi-AI turns ordinary Wi-Fi signals into a digital shield for school campuses. During testing, the system correctly identified a concealed handgun inside an actor's backpack and alerted security staff within seconds.

"There is nothing identifiable about the students, not their faces or names. It is just an outline," Dr. Castagna said during the broadcast. "We decide what we want to see, when we want to see it."

Chartiers Valley's deployment will extend across the district's high school, middle school, and primary campuses.

The announcement comes as school districts across the country look for alternatives to camera-based AI systems that have faced criticism for false positives and bias. By leveraging ubiquitous Wi-Fi infrastructure, CurvePoint provides a cost-effective and scalable path to safer learning environments.

About CurvePoint

CurvePoint is a Pittsburgh-based company transforming Wi-Fi signals into spatially intelligent AI that enhances safety and efficiency while preserving privacy. Developed at Carnegie Mellon University, its patented Wi-AI platform detects concealed objects, tracks motion, and provides real-time situational awareness without using cameras or collecting personal data. Learn more at curvepoint.ai.

About Chartiers Valley School District

Located in Allegheny County, PA, Chartiers Valley School District serves approximately 3,200 students. The district is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and innovative learning environments that empower students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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Skip Smith
Chief Executive Officer
CurvePoint
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