AITX’s Steve Reinharz shares top 5 predictions for the future of AI and security

DETROIT — Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions shared insights from Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and its four RAD subsidiaries, highlighting his top five predictions for how artificial intelligence will reshape the security industry in 2026 and beyond.

According to Reinharz, adoption of advanced AI security solutions is rapidly shifting from early adopters to mainstream acceptance. “As we approach the midpoint of 2025, the inflection point for AI in security is clear,” said Reinharz. “Just as we saw rapid shifts when IP cameras, smartphones, and cloud computing redefined expectations, we are now seeing the same momentum with AI-powered security. When the practical benefits become clear, widespread adoption accelerates quickly. Every conversation with clients, partners, and industry leaders signals the same thing: security is undergoing a major transformation.”

Autonomous Security Becomes the New Standard

By 2026, AI-powered security solutions, including autonomous patrol and surveillance platforms and interactive AI agents, will move from a niche interest to widespread adoption.

AI-Driven Monitoring Will Surpass Human Monitoring

Reinharz predicts that most monitored video feeds worldwide will soon be managed by AI, with only the most complex or urgent events requiring human review due to rising costs, operator fatigue among other factors.

Security Becomes Predictive, Not Just Reactive

AITX’s CEO foresees security platforms evolving to identify patterns and anomalies in real time, taking immediate and proactive action. Automated voice and visual alerts, combined with instant escalation, will help organizations prevent incidents, rather than just responding after the fact.

Physical and Cybersecurity Merge

With the distinction between physical and digital threats disappearing, Reinharz anticipates a rise in unified security strategies that integrate AI-driven physical security devices with advanced cybersecurity tools. Access control, surveillance, and threat detection will operate together on cloud-based platforms, providing organizations with a single, integrated view of risk. “

“If 2025 is the year the AI conversation in security becomes real, 2026 will be the year action takes over,” Reinharz added. “At AITX and our RAD subsidiaries, our team is focused on staying ahead of these shifts and helping our clients do the same. The future is already taking shape.”

You can find the full unedited list of predictions online at aitx.ai.