New AI-powered cameras will monitor Thurston Co. students on first day of school

New AI-powered cameras will monitor Thurston Co. students on first day of school

North Thurston Public Schools has installed a new security camera system at middle and high schools throughout the district — and they use artificial intelligence.The new cameras, from tech company Verkada, will use an AI search function. That feature will allow school leaders to more quickly find footage of crises, NTPS spokesperson Amy Blondin told The Olympian on Wednesday.“The search function allows leaders to find specific video faster by s…