Cloud migration, edge AI, and ethical governance among key themes in global industry study
Axis Communications has released a comprehensive new report titled The State of AI in Video Surveillance, offering critical insights into the current trajectory of artificial intelligence across the video surveillance sector. Drawing from global expert interviews and quantitative analysis, the report outlines how AI adoption is growing, the ethical challenges it presents, and how organisations can prepare for an AI-powered future.
A key finding: industry interest in AI has reached unprecedented levels, with business customers increasingly educated on its practical value across security, safety, and business intelligence.
“AI is a technology that has the potential to touch every corner and every function of the modern enterprise.”
– Mats Thulin, Director AI & Analytics Solutions, Axis Communications
“AI’s growing presence brings undeniable benefits, but also demands serious ethical scrutiny and strategic planning,” said Mats Thulin, Director of AI & Analytics Solutions at Axis Communications. “This report serves as a roadmap for responsible and impactful AI integration.”
Hybrid cloud architectures and edge AI were identified as top trends, enabling faster, real-time analytics directly at the source—such as surveillance cameras—while reducing bandwidth demands and improving scalability.
The report also highlights the emerging practice of multi-sensory data integration, combining visual, audio, and environmental inputs to improve situational awareness and threat detection.
On the ethical front, concerns include bias in AI models, privacy risks, and the implications of facial recognition technologies. Experts stress the importance of adopting responsible AI practices from the design phase and adhering to frameworks like the EU AI Act to ensure compliance and public trust.
