{
  "id": 15067256,
  "title": "How AI Is Changing Way Businesses Fight Crime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-ai-is-changing-way-businesses-fight-crime",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T23:21:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/17/how-ai-is-changing-way-businesses-fight-crime/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Nigeria, businesses face significant security risks that can result in substantial annual losses, costing operators trillions of dollars. While small and medium-sized enterprises are not immune, larger organizations are increasingly investing in security measures, such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. However, traditional CCTV cameras have limitations, as evidenced by numerous instances of security breaches and significant losses at facilities employing these cameras. To address these concerns, businesses are turning to AI-assisted CCTV systems, which offer real-time intelligence and active monitoring capabilities.\n\nEnterprises across various sectors, including hospitality, oil and gas, retail, real estate, and education, are adopting AI-powered video intelligence to enhance their security measures. Iso Bassey, the founder of Sorveo, an enterprise AI video intelligence company, explained that monitoring cameras continuously is impractical, particularly across multiple sites. He highlighted that AI-powered intelligence layers enable systems to flag individuals or events against watchlists, alert key staff instantly, and centralise review across all locations from a single dashboard for swift response.\n\nDespite the growing adoption of AI-powered video intelligence in Nigeria, its implementation remains relatively low. Iso Bassey attributed this to the fact that many organizations use cameras merely to view live feeds or check recordings after an incident. He emphasized that investing in surveillance equipment without leveraging its full operational value can be a costly mistake. By transitioning from passive recording to timely alerts and searchable events, businesses can maximize their security investments.\n\nAdding AI to existing CCTV systems is neither complicated nor expensive, especially for facilities with already installed cameras. Sorveo's solution allows users to add intelligence to compatible cameras, saving costs associated with replacing or installing new cameras. Iso explained that the system detects events, triggers alerts, and provides video evidence for teams to act upon. By reducing the time spent monitoring feeds and searching recordings, AI-assisted CCTV systems empower employees to investigate incidents faster and respond more effectively to potential threats.\n\nAddressing potential AI errors, Iso emphasized that the system delivers actionable intelligence for authorised personnel to evaluate before making decisions. He stressed that human guards remain essential for physical security, as modern AI solutions are designed to support on-ground staff rather than replace their role or judgment. Iso also addressed concerns surrounding privacy, explaining that the company takes privacy safeguards seriously, utilizing controls such as authorised access and auditability. Their system stores events offline, ensuring uninterrupted operation during power outages, and provides users with full control over data usage and safeguards before deployment.",
  "summary": "Omolabake Fasogbon Security risks remain atop the constraints of business operations in Nigeria, reportedly costing operators trillions annually. No business is immune to this menace and uncertainty, which can come",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}