How the Potential for and Application of Generative AI Can Impact Security Technology in 2024

As security technology continues to evolve, AI is playing a larger role in human safety, including generative AI.

Generative AI refers to a branch of artificial intelligence that involves machines producing content, such as images, videos, and text, based on the data they have been trained on. This technology has been rapidly evolving and is expected to change the way we use security technology.

The potential for and application of generative AI is set to have a transformative impact on security technology in 2024. Enhanced threat detection, streamlined investigations, and advanced proactive surveillance capabilities are just a few of the ways in which generative AI will revolutionize security systems.

Enhanced Threat Detection and Response times

One of the most promising applications of generative AI in security technology is the enhancement of threat detection capabilities and shortening response times.

Traditional security systems rely on predefined rules and signatures to identify potential threats and notify security personnel. However, these systems are often limited in their ability to detect new and evolving threats and are not immune to false alerts.

Generative AI can expand the current capabilities of video analytics to accurately analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, and predict potential threats based on the information it has learned [1].

With these capabilities, generative AI could significantly improve security systems’ ability to detect emergencies and notify people accordingly, shortening response times even more for safer workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Streamline Investigations With Large Language Models (LLMs)

Security footage exists in part to assist with investigations and review of past incidents. Generative AI has the potential to further support video analytics’ role in investigations by using LLMs, which would allow investigators or security professionals to search the system with voice or text commands. 

As it continues to learn, AI can use these prompts to flag suspicious activity much faster than humans [2]. The system can also use this information to notify appropriate emergency personnel or people in the building of the activity and play recordings for them to evacuate or seek shelter. From assisting in criminal investigations to helping mitigate emergencies, LLMs in surveillance technology have significant potential. 

Advanced Proactive Surveillance Capabilities

In 2024, generative AI will likely revolutionize surveillance technology by enabling more advanced and proactive surveillance capabilities.

Through the use of generative AI, security cameras and monitoring systems can be trained to recognize unusual activities, behaviors, or objects and raise alerts in real-time. These systems can also adapt and learn from new data, enabling them to continuously improve their surveillance capabilities and help security professionals quickly analyze footage.

Furthermore, generative AI can aid in developing predictive analytics that can forecast potential security risks and threats, allowing security personnel to be more proactive and preemptive in their approach.

It’s also possible that artificial intelligence can support training initiatives to simulate emergencies and potential outcomes of responses, further improving security [3].

How Will Your Security Technology Change in 2024?

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it will be crucial for security professionals and organizations to stay current on the latest developments and integrate generative AI into their security strategies to ensure they remain effective and resilient in the face of evolving threats. 

By leveraging the power of generative AI, security technology in 2024 will be better equipped to safeguard against a wide range of security risks and challenges, ultimately leading to a safer and more secure environment for individuals and organizations alike.

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Sources:

1. https://www.ifsecglobal.com/security/generative-ai-a-paradigm-shift-in-video-analytics/
2. https://www.securityindustry.org/2024/01/05/exploring-ai-large-language-models-boon-or-bane-for-security-and-surveillance/
3. https://www.securityinfowatch.com/video-surveillance/video-management-software-vms/article/53081272/how-ai-is-transforming-the-video-surveillance-sector