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Can AI Surveillance Be Ethical? Here’s How We’r...

Imagine a world where your safety is enhanced without sacrificing your dignity or privacy. Sounds impossible, right? After all, the word surveillance alone brings up images of invasive camera systems, government...

What Is NDAA Compliance and Why It Matters for Security Technology

What Is NDAA Compliance and Why It Matters for ...

Would you knowingly install a security system that might be spying on you?That’s the question many organizations—especially U.S. government entities and critical infrastructure operators—are asking when they evaluate security cameras...

AI-as-a-Guard: Revolutionizing Security with ArcadianAI's Ranger

AI-as-a-Guard: Revolutionizing Security with Ar...

Introduction Imagine a security guard who never sleeps, never takes a break, and is always vigilant. In today's fast-paced world, businesses face increasing security challenges that demand innovative solutions. Traditional...

Axis vs Hanwha Vision: Battle of the Titans in AI Video Surveillance

Axis vs Hanwha Vision: Battle of the Titans in ...

In the ever-evolving world of video surveillance, two names consistently rise above the noise: Axis Communications and Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin). Both are giants outside the Chinese sphere of influence,...

The Great Surveillance Deception: Why Most 'AI Cameras' Aren't Really AI — And What That Means for Security

The Great Surveillance Deception: Why Most 'AI ...

Introduction "AI-powered cameras." "Smart detection using artificial intelligence." If you’ve been anywhere near a modern security trade show, vendor pitch, or product spec sheet in the past five years, you’ve...

Strengthening Cannabis Industry Security: Addressing Physical and Cyber Threats

Strengthening Cannabis Industry Security: Addre...

Strengthening Cannabis Industry Security: Addressing Physical and Cyber Threats Introduction As the cannabis industry flourishes across Canada and the United States, it faces escalating security challenges. Despite legalization efforts, cannabis...

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Our Everyday Lives—and What Comes Next

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Our Everyday Lives—...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic buzzword. It’s not a passing trend or a philosophical debate reserved for academics and sci-fi enthusiasts. It’s real, it’s here, and...

Why Businesses Are Replacing Security Guards with AI (And Saving Thousands)

Why Businesses Are Replacing Security Guards wi...

When you think of security, the first image that comes to mind might be a uniformed guard, patrolling a hallway or watching over CCTV screens. But the world has changed....

The Legacy Security Companies Are Holding Businesses Back: Why It’s Time to Ditch the NVR for the Cloud

The Legacy Security Companies Are Holding Busin...

Introduction In an era where cloud technology, AI, and smart surveillance are transforming security, legacy security companies are doing everything they can to hold businesses back.These outdated providers, still clinging...

The Future of Physical Security: AI-Powered Video Surveillance and Business Safety

The Future of Physical Security: AI-Powered Vid...

The Future of Physical Security: How AI-Powered Video Surveillance is Transforming Business Safety Introduction In today's fast-evolving security landscape, traditional security systems are no longer enough to keep businesses protected....

Fallen Titans: Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, ExacqVision – Once Giants, Now Relics in the Age of AI

Fallen Titans: Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, Ex...

Introduction The world of Video Management Systems (VMS) is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional giants like Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, and ExacqVision have long dominated the security industry with their robust...

Genetec vs Milestone vs Avigilon vs ExacqVision

Ancient Warriors: Genetec vs Milestone vs Avigi...

Introduction Video Management Systems (VMS) are the backbone of modern surveillance, yet the industry is at a critical turning point. Traditional VMS providers like Genetec and Milestone have long dominated...

The Impact of AI on the Future of CCTV: What to Expect in the Next Decade

The Impact of AI on the Future of CCTV: What to...

The Impact of AI on the Future of CCTV: What to Expect in the Next Decade As we look to the future of CCTV and surveillance, one thing is clear—AI...

The Future of CCTV: How AI and Machine Learning Are Redefining Surveillance

The Future of CCTV: How AI and Machine Learning...

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems have long been a staple in security for both public and private sectors. As technology evolves, however, the capabilities of traditional CCTV systems are being stretched...

How to Install CCTV Cameras: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Install CCTV Cameras: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Installing CCTV cameras can greatly enhance the security of your property, whether it's a home or a business. By following these detailed steps, you can set up your CCTV...

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Cannabis Retailers Across Canada Are Hiring AI Employees for Their Safety

Yahoo Finance. April 11, 2025

Unlike traditional models reliant on costly guards or outdated camera setups, Ranger is purpose-built with artificial intelligence. It connects directly to existing CCTV infrastructure, detecting suspicious behavior in real time and preventing incidents before they escalate — all without expensive hardware upgrades.
Ranger also brings long-term memory and decision-making to security operations. It learns to differentiate between employees, customers, and unknown visitors, and can take critical actions such as calling 911, locking or unlocking doors, and escalating incidents based on context.
"Security has always been one of the biggest headaches in running a cannabis store. You worry about break-ins, staff safety — and hiring guards is expensive and unreliable. Bringing in an AI employee like Ranger was a no-brainer for us," said Zara Lah, a cannabis retail owner in Toronto.
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