# AI Security Cameras This Anti-Theft Security Camera Uses AI to Scan for Masks and Guns By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-theft-security-cameras References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/16/deep-science-ai-monitors-security-feeds-for-masks-and-guns-to-quicken-response-times/?ncid=rss) & [deepscience.ai](https://www.deepscience.ai/) Police assistance could be provided without even making a phone call thanks to new [anti-theft security cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-security-cameras) which are being developed in the hopes of deterring burglars. Imagine working at a bank and a masked gunman enters—it could be minutes until you can ensure a safe phone call to the police can be made. One company is aiming to change this through the implementation of security cameras that utilize AI technology to scan for masks and guns, and alert the police with the location of the store should it suspect a burglary is taking place. Battlefield company [Deep Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Multi-robot-metal-printing), the company behind the cameras, describes: "A great deal of security cameras are IP-based, sending their footage to some data center to be archived or, if they pay for it, monitored. Deep Science’s system sits on that stream and runs it through a set of neural networks trained on thousands of hours of real robberies—and a few fake ones." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AI Security Cameras:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate AI technology into security cameras to scan for masks and guns, improving crime prevention and response. - **Automated Burglary Detection:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop security cameras that utilize AI to detect suspicious activity and automatically alert authorities, reducing response time. - **Neural Network Training for Security Cameras:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Use neural network training on real and simulated robbery footage to enhance security camera systems' ability to accurately detect criminal behavior. ### Who This Affects Most - **Security Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Apply AI technology to security systems and cameras to revolutionize crime prevention and response in various sectors, such as banking, retail, and public safety. - **Surveillance Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transform the surveillance industry by incorporating AI capabilities into security cameras, enabling proactive threat detection and prevention. - **Law Enforcement Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to develop AI-powered security camera systems that aid in criminal identification and apprehension. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-security-camera-series-2.md) - [Movement-Analyzing Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-2-security-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utec-u-home-ulticam.md) - [AI-Powered Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumana-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezviz-c6-security-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulticam.md) - [AI-Powered Camera Alarm Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-alarm-systems.md) - [AI Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-security-cameras.md) - [AI-Powered CCTV Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-9.md)