Contents May 2023 Vol. 45 | No. 5 FEATURES COVER STORY The Artificial Intelligence Issue 20 | ADT Advances Into Autonomous Security Solutions Doubts of the disruptive impact robotics will have on physical security evaporated when the industry's most prolific provider announced its market plunge. ADT Commercial robotics and AI experts talk where the technology is today and will be tomorrow, challenges, opportunities, and industry ramifications. By Scott Goldfine 26 | Keeping an Eye on AI Artificial intelligence is setting up to become the most significant engine of change for business and personal life since the Industrial Revolution. Key in on enablement steps to optimize AI-fortified video surveillance outcomes. By Dr. Daniël Reichman 30 | Protection From Above Drone technology has become more viable for private industry surveillance and security. But as unmanned aerial vehicle usage increases, so does the need for counter measures. Explore both opportunities. By Sandra Hosking 20 34 | Defending Against Next-Gen AI Devices The ever-increasing capabilities and use of AI for everything from convenience to militaristic tasks signifies the stakes have risen for guarding against nefarious actions. By Darnell Washington 38 | Sensing a Disruption in the House The influx of tech and applications into smart home and security environments using AI is picking up steam. Learn the latest, including how presence detection will move the needle. By Peter Giacalone 30 SMARTS & PARTS 18 | Tech Talk Ushering in a new age: digital electricity. By Bob Dolph 19 | Fire Side Chat Fire protection technology was on display in Las Vegas. By Shane Clary 42 | Selling Biometrics Is Selling Convenience Some simple changes to how biometrics are marketed to security stakeholders can open the floodgates to lucrative sales opportunities. By Bobby Varma and Lee Odess EXECUTIVE DECISIONS 46 | Monitoring Matters Peeling away what is realistic today using AI. By Morgan Hertel 48 | Business Fitness End-user challenges with emerging technologies. By Paul Boucherle 50 | Legal Briefing Limitation of liability clause gives pause. By Ken Kirschenbaum View extended versions of SSI columns online at securitysales.com/columns 2 Security Sales & Integration MAY 2023 51 | Big Idea Small dealers can benefit from industry roll-ups boom. By Ron Davis securitysales.com 42http://www.securitysales.com/columns http://www.securitysales.com