<|fim_start|>`The video surveillance industry is undergoing a transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, enabling intelligent, real-time decision-making and data analysis. AI-powered video surveillance tools can process, analyze, and generate insights in real-time, improving accuracy, response times, and security operations while automating manual tasks. To fully leverage AI, vector databases are crucial for managing vast amounts of visual and sensor data. The integration of AI and vector databases is paving the way for faster, smarter security operations that can scale to meet the growing demands of real-time surveillance. However, ensuring privacy, compliance with regulations, and maintaining secure video storage and access controls remain significant challenges. Human oversight remains essential in AI-enhanced surveillance, augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them. For developers looking to integrate AI and vector databases, assessing current infrastructure, choosing the right database, prioritizing data security and compliance, investing in training, and starting with pilot programs are key recommendations. Zilliz Cloud offers an enterprise-ready vector database designed to scale with the unique demands of the video surveillance industry, providing high-performance, real-time indexing and search capabilities.