With the rapid advancement of AI technology, it's becoming increasingly possible to completely overhaul video analytics and security systems operations in ways that were previously unimaginable. By leveraging AI-powered tools such as object recognition and behavioral analytics, organizations can create more efficient and effective security measures, from just monitoring entry and exit points to detecting suspicious behavior in real time.

The volume of information collected for a smart city continues to increase on a daily basis, and this includes video data. This growth is due to several factors. First of all, devices for generating video content (such as video cameras and recorders) are getting cheaper: the price of video cameras has decreased by about five times over the past seven years.