As schools continue to work to improve campus safety and security, AI is being implemented to act as an extra set of eyes and ears to monitor for abnormalities or unwanted visitors.for security measures becoming a major hindrance. AI can provide teachers, staff, students and parents with an added layer of protection monitoring for threats—from intruders and fire to instances of on-campus bullying—and send real-time alerts to the proper authorities if an anomaly is detected.
By continuously learning the difference between genuine concerns and false alarms, AI can help prioritize warranted responses that will ensure urgent matters are addressed while mitigating risk and limiting student disturbances. By collecting data that can help school officials map out when their campuses will be most busy, they can define the best routes of travel for students and parents to prevent a pileup of traffic, saving time and mitigating the risks that come with the chaotic dance of corralling eager students and stressed parents.When it comes to integrating AI technology, parents and school staff may have concerns about their children’s privacy.
It is also important to remember that AI acts as an extra set of eyes and ears for humans; however, AI is not the final decision-maker. The humans behind the technology should always be in control and have the final say before any decisions are made. Like any technology, AI is not perfect.