What lessons can we learn from the theft at the French museum regarding AI?

The recent museum theft in France shocked the world. Priceless art disappeared from a building filled with state-of-the-art cameras, AI surveillance, and alarms—yet no one noticed in time.

For parents, this isn’t just an interesting news story—it’s a warning. Just like a museum, your home can have blind spots. Even the smartest AI systems can fail if human awareness isn’t part of the equation.

This guide will help European and American parents understand how to bridge the gap between technology and real-world safety.

1. Understanding AI Blind Spots: What It Means for Your Home

The investigation into the museum theft revealed that the AI failed to identify the intruder because the thief was wearing reflective uniforms similar to those worn by staff members. Furthermore, reflections, shadows, and rapid movement can interfere with the AI's judgment.

Sometimes, AI can capture suspicious footage but fail to fully understand and process the situation, ultimately resulting in no alert.

This situation occurs not only in museums that over-rely on AI but also in smart cameras used in our homes. Therefore, when using AI devices, we should avoid presenting them with situations that may cause them to be irritated, allowing them to function more effectively.

For example, baby monitors can have customizable alert zones, triggering an alarm when a baby enters one. This clearer instruction allows the AI to detect more accurately.

2. Real-Time Alerts vs. Delayed Analysis

Many people wondered why no alarm sounded when the thief began vandalizing and dismantling the display case. According to staff, to ensure a pleasant visitor experience and avoid panic caused by false alarms, staff members only trigger an alarm after the camera captures a crime. This resulted in the camera capturing the thief's vandalism, but staff members' negligence prevented the immediate alert. These few minutes of inattention ultimately led to the theft of a precious artwork.

The same is true for home baby monitors. Imagine a baby about to roll over the edge of the crib, or their face is obscured by a blanket or toy, posing a suffocation risk. If AI fails to issue an alarm in these situations, critical moments could be missed to remedy the situation. Boifun has a solution that can solve these problems instantly. The Boifun Baby Monitor 4TM features cutting-edge AI facial occlusion detection technology, which issues an alarm the moment a baby's face is obscured, preventing tragedy.

3. Avoiding the Trap of Over-Automation

Artificial intelligence has indeed brought great convenience to our lives and helped solve many problems. However, this convenience also creates a sense of dependence. Just like museum staff believing that "AI can handle everything," parents who over-rely on the intelligent features of baby monitors can neglect many of their responsibilities as parents.

Parental presence is essential for a baby's growth. While AI can ensure a baby's safety and create a comfortable environment, it cannot provide emotional companionship. Therefore, as parents, we must not only make good use of baby monitors, but also fulfill our responsibility to be with our babies. This way, we can provide a more comfortable, warm, and loving environment for our babies to grow and thrive.

4. Privacy Matters: Protecting Your Family Data

According to some staff members, several thieves may have hacked into the museum's security system several times to scout the area before the theft, so the thieves were very familiar with the entire theft process, as if they had carried out a drill.Another lesson from the museum heist is the vulnerability of connected systems. Cloud storage can be hacked or misused, putting sensitive data at risk.

Why parents should care: Video feeds of your baby are highly personal. You want them secure from hackers and even third-party access.

Boifun solution: AES-128 financial-grade encryption protects every stream—video, audio, and motion. The same level used by banks and government institutions ensures your family moments stay private. Not even Boifun can access your feed.

5. Everyday Safety Tips for Parents

Mount the camera in a location with a clear view of your baby, ensuring nothing obstructs the view.

Enable notifications on your monitor or app. When an alert occurs, timely notifications are essential.

Set custom zones: Motion or restricted areas can trigger alerts for added security.

Prioritize privacy: Choose a device with strong encryption to protect sensitive data.

Enjoy the convenience of AI, but don't over-rely on it. While AI features are certainly convenient, they can't replace a parent's love. Companionship and love are always the most important things in a baby's growth.

The Boifun baby monitor fully meets these needs. Proper use of a baby monitor will greatly facilitate your parenting experience, freeing up time for personal tasks or a break.

6. The Takeaway: Smart, Private, and Always Awake

Whether it’s a priceless museum artwork or your sleeping baby, protection must never blink.

European and American parents can take the museum theft as a metaphor: even the smartest systems fail if humans aren’t watching. Boifun Baby Monitor is designed for this reality:

AI detection for face cover, motion, and cry.

Instant alerts to your smartphone.

AES-128 encryption for privacy.

Custom zones for your child’s safety.

Bottom line: You don’t need the world’s most expensive AI—you need a system that’s alert, private, and always awake. Boifun ensures your family is safe, aware, and connected when it matters most.