Conntour raises $7M for AI video search engine

Conntour, a startup developing an AI-powered search engine for security video systems, has secured $7 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst and Y Combinator. The platform utilizes advanced vision-language models to allow security personnel to query video footage using natural language, identifying objects, people, or specific events in real-time. This technology aims to overcome limitations of traditional surveillance systems by offering enhanced flexibility and scalability, capable of processing thousands of camera feeds efficiently. Conntour emphasizes ethical deployment, carefully selecting clients to ensure responsible use of its powerful AI capabilities.