There are many factors to consider when deciding on campus safety initiatives. Weather disasters, campus crime, and mass shootings are a few scenarios those in higher ed have to worry about.

Faced with tight budgets, fewer available law enforcement officials, and student apprehension of police presence on campus, colleges have to consider how to address security needs.

AI can help thwart crime, for example, by monitoring cameras around campus. Despite the benefits — cost savings and expanded surveillance — there are concerns about how AI can produce inaccurate results. Deepfake videos, gender and racial bias, and the increased chance of cyberattacks are significant concerns when it comes to implementing machine learning.

Read the latest Research Brief from The Chronicle to learn more about how colleges navigate security demands and technology.


Note from The Chronicle: This survey was conducted prior to the escalation of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and other colleges and the subsequent involvement of police to remove protestors or encampments from many campuses.