Securitas has joined the European Commissions’ AI Pact to reinforce its commitment to ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The AI Pact is a voluntary framework to prepare for compliance with the European Union’s AI Act.
It regulates the use of AI systems based on their potential risk.
As of August 2024 the EU AI Act came into place and will be implemented in stages over the next three years.
“Set a new benchmark in the industry”
Martin Althén, President, Securitas Digital commented: “The AI Pact is an important step toward a safer future.
“By combining cutting-edge AI solutions with our highly skilled security professionals, we can set a new benchmark in security and inspire progress across the industry.”
He added: “As we continue integrating AI, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy, safety and ethical conduct.”
The European AI Pact
The EU AI Pact encourages participating organisations to voluntarily commit to three actions:
- Implementing an AI governance strategy to support AI adoption and prepare for compliance with the AI Act
- Mapping AI systems that may be classified as high-risk, and promoting AI literacy and awareness among staff to ensure ethical and responsible AI development
- Establishing these practices enables organisations to build a strong foundation for ethical AI integration in their operations.
Securitas is transforming security by using AI to enhance threat detection, optimise resource allocation and to unlock strategic insights.
AI analyses data from surveillance and access control to identify anomalies and alert security teams which enables proactive measures.
AI turns untapped data into actionable insights in order to optimise energy use and space utilisation.
“Integrity, vigilance and helpfulness”
Hillevi Agranius, Chief Information Officer, Securitas stated: “Securitas’ own Responsible AI Framework highlights the importance of ethical and transparent use of AI in all operations.”
“By incorporating rigorous governance practices, it ensures that AI solutions not only comply with regulatory standards but also embody our core values of integrity, vigilance and helpfulness.”.
