2025–2026 — Industry research shows strong interest in AI, analytics and actionable insights, while buyers continue to prioritize cybersecurity, risk and privacy.
What happened
Axis Communications reported that 62 percent of surveyed partners identified AI and generative AI as a major industry trend, while end customers placed cybersecurity, risk and privacy ahead of AI. The research also points to hybrid edge-and-cloud architectures and the integration of video with other sensor data. These survey findings indicate priorities, not universal deployment or proven accuracy.
Why it matters
AI video functions are moving from isolated detection rules toward natural-language search, event triage and multi-sensor workflows. Their value depends on camera placement, training data, thresholds, operator procedures and measured performance in the actual environment.
Security and infrastructure impact
Security leaders should require documented use cases, privacy controls, auditability and false-alarm testing. AI should help operators reach better decisions; it should not turn uncertain classifications into automatic high-impact actions without appropriate review.