CCTV cameras are getting "more intelligent"  with scientists at the University of Portsmouth working on cameras that will use artificial intelligence software to detect sounds such as that of car window smashing, reports the BBC. The detection of sounds will enable cameras to capture crimes faster and thus improve response times.

This is part of a three-year surveillance study funded by the ESPRC.

Current artificial intelligence software is reportedly already powerful enough to not only detect minor visual indicators but also other complex activity. The endeavour of the artificial intelligence software will be to develop "shapes of sound", which will then be used to enhance algorithms to be used inside CCTV systems.

More details about this latest development in CCTVs can be found here.