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and How can Community Association Living Benefit Most from AI Security Advancements? By Salvatore Ingui, EBP, APC Hospitality, LLC

A I is artificial intelligence, a fairly old yet recently mastered technological advancement, that when utilized properly, creates a huge convenience and benefit. With roots dating back to the mid-1950’s, original AI introduction bares very little similarity to the modern era AI boom. Modern AI incorporates technology to replicate or enhance human input, involvement and performance. From the standpoint of a security director, it is in our best interest to embrace AI and train our security personnel on the value and availability of the technology when its available, then implement AI in conjunction with the human element to create a safe, secure community association living experience. AI can appear very intricate, confusing, intimidating and overwhelming for homeowners’ associations (HOAs). For purpose of this article, we will attempt to keep it simple. Until recently, we have predominantly relied upon the

human component in the form of security personnel to sat isfy safety and security needs. This concentration requires consistent, quality performance based on well-trained, experienced personnel. When this expectation falls short, vulnerabilities arise. These vulnerabilities can be costly or worse, dangerous. Presently, with the proficiency of AI, we can now bridge the gap created by deficiencies and short comings in human performance to create a well-rounded security function. AI comes in various forms. In regard to safety and secu rity, the intent of utilizing AI is to make the security function pre-emptive, thorough and more efficient while limiting the negative effects of human error or complacency. A basic, yet crucial example of safety and security is having the capability of enhancing and creating a strong perimeter for your community with the help of AI. AI technologies such as surveillance cameras, thermal, infrared and motion sensors,

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