HOUSTON – A popular Midtown hangout called Axelrad is using artificial intelligence to fight a growing problem: vehicle break-ins.

At Axelrad Beer Garden, known for its hammocks, live music and Wednesday jazz nights, owner Adam Brackman said crime in the parking lot pushed him to look for solutions.

“It’s frustrating to see people get their cars broken into. It’s very violating, and I wanted to do whatever we could,” said Brackman.

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Brackman said he first encountered the technology when he walked into another Houston restaurant’s parking lot and heard an automated voice warning customers to secure their belongings.

“I was like, wow, that’s amazing. What is that?” Brackman said.

He contacted SentriForce, a H

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