Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX) lands first major hotel RIO 360 order

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX) announced that its Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) subsidiary has received an order for a RIO 360 autonomous security tower from a major hotel brand. The system will be deployed at a hotel property to address ongoing security concerns in exterior areas, especially parking facilities, where loitering and non-guest activity have been persistent issues.

Management describes this as a first, meaningful step into the hospitality sector, with the client already discussing additional units for the same property and introducing RAD to other affiliated locations. AITX positions its AI-driven, Solutions-as-a-Service model as a cost-effective alternative to traditional guards, aiming to deliver visible deterrence, continuous monitoring, and real-time response without the ongoing expense and variability of human personnel.

The company notes a broader pipeline that includes over 35 Fortune 500 companies and emphasizes that all RAD technologies and AI analytics are developed in-house, supported by SOC 2 Type 2-validated controls for enterprise and government clients.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Target industry size: $50 billion security and guarding services Claimed cost savings vs guards: 35%–80% lower cost Enterprise pipeline breadth: Over 35 Fortune 500 companies

3 metrics

Target industry size $50 billion security and guarding services U.S. market size referenced for RAD’s focus industry

Claimed cost savings vs guards 35%–80% lower cost RAD solutions vs traditional manned security and monitoring

Enterprise pipeline breadth Over 35 Fortune 500 companies Companies included in AITX and subsidiaries’ sales pipeline

Key Terms

RIO 360 autonomous security tower, Solutions-as-a-Service, SOC 2 Type 2 audit, SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), +1 more

5 terms

RIO 360 autonomous security tower technical

"received an order for a RIO 360™ autonomous security tower from a major hotel brand"

Solutions-as-a-Service financial

"with its AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service model"

SOC 2 Type 2 audit regulatory

"validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit"

SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) technical

"delivers these capabilities principally through its SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) platform"

agentic artificial intelligence technical

"SARA serves as the Company's primary agentic artificial intelligence system"

A type of artificial intelligence that can set goals, make decisions, and carry out multi-step actions across digital or physical systems with limited human direction—think of it as an autonomous employee that plans and executes tasks. Investors care because agentic AI can boost productivity and create new revenue streams by automating complex work, but it also introduces risks (unexpected behavior, higher development costs, and regulatory scrutiny) that can affect company value and future cash flows.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/30/2026 - 06:02 AM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	000-55079	27-2343603
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

10800 Galaxie Avenue
Ferndale, Michigan, United States 48220
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 787-6268

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

When used in this Current Report on Form 8-K, unless otherwise indicated, the terms the "Company," "our," or "we" refer to Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On April 30, 2026, we will be issuing a press release titled "AITX's RAD Enters Hospitality Sector with First Major Hotel Brand Order", which press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to Item 8.01 (including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act. This current report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information contained herein.

ITEM 9.01. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		April 30, 2026 Press Release
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 30, 2026	ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC.

		/s/ Steven Reinharz
	Name:	Steven Reinharz
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

AITX's RAD Enters Hospitality Sector with First Major Hotel Brand Order

RIO 360 Selected to Address Rising Parking Lot Incidents with Expansion Already Under Consideration

Detroit, Michigan, April 30, 2026 -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced that it has received an order for a RIO 360™ autonomous security tower from a major hotel brand for a property, with deployment pending. The initial unit is expected to address ongoing security concerns in exterior areas, particularly parking facilities, with discussions already underway to expand coverage at the location and introduce RAD's solutions to additional properties within the brand's portfolio.

Artist’s depiction of a RAD RIO 360 autonomous security tower supporting exterior security at a hotel property, where visible deterrence meets real-world guest safety demands.

Hotels and hospitality properties face a unique set of security challenges, particularly in exterior areas such as parking lots, entrances, and common access points. These environments are often open and accessible, making them susceptible to loitering, non-guest activity, and unwanted behavior that can escalate over time. Operators must balance the need for effective deterrence with maintaining a welcoming environment for guests, all while managing rising labor costs associated with traditional guarding. As these pressures increase, many hospitality providers are turning to visible, intelligent security solutions that can deliver consistent monitoring and real time response without the ongoing expense and variability of human personnel.

"This is a meaningful first step for RAD into the hospitality space," said Troy McCanna, Chief Revenue and Chief Security Officer at RAD. "These properties are dealing with real, persistent exterior security issues, and they are looking for solutions that are effective, fast to deploy, and financially practical. What we are seeing already is that once a location engages, the conversation quickly expands to additional coverage and even additional properties, including urban, airport, and resort properties represent environments where exterior areas such as parking facilities and access points require consistent monitoring and visible deterrence, aligning closely with RAD's autonomous security solutions."

Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD, added, "When you look at the entire market of larger hotel properties across North America, the opportunity becomes clear. These environments face consistent challenges that align directly with our solutions."

The opportunity originated from a web-based inquiry, with the property seeking a more effective approach to ongoing issues such as loitering and unwanted activity in its parking areas. Traditional guarding was evaluated but ultimately deemed too costly relative to the need, leading the client to select RIO 360 as a cost-effective alternative that could be deployed quickly without requiring on-site power infrastructure. While the initial order is for a single unit, the client is actively considering expanding to multiple units at the property and has already introduced RAD to other affiliated locations experiencing similar challenges.

The Company invites prospective clients, channel partners, and industry participants to connect with its team to learn how RAD's solutions can support their security and operational objectives.

About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX)

AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and drive operational efficiency. Through its family of companies, including Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD-I), Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile (RAD-M), Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G) and Robotic Assistance Devices Residential (RAD-R), AITX develops and delivers a broad range of AI-driven technologies and services designed to transform security, automation, and operational workflows across multiple industries.

Through its primary subsidiary, RAD-I, AITX is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry¹ with its AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 80% compared to traditional manned security and monitoring, utilizing a suite of stationary and mobile autonomous systems that complement, and in many cases replace, human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.

All of RAD's solutions are designed to integrate with leading industry platforms and workflows, including ongoing collaboration with Immix®, the trusted provider of central station and remote monitoring software, supporting broader adoption of AI-driven security across professional monitoring environments.

The Company's operations and internal controls have been validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, reinforcing its credibility with enterprise and government clients that require rigorous data protection and compliance standards.

AITX is led by Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder the Company and all RAD subsidiaries, who brings decades of experience in the security services industry. The broader AITX leadership and its subsidiaries draw on deep expertise across security, law enforcement, and robotics innovation, supporting the Company's ability to deliver proven, practical, and scalable solutions.

AITX and its subsidiaries maintain a robust sales pipeline that includes over 35 Fortune 500 companies, with expanding opportunities across its subsidiaries. The Company expects continued growth as these opportunities convert into deployed clients generating recurring revenue streams, with significant potential for expansion within each account.

The Company's solutions are deployed across a wide range of industries including enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.raddog.ai, www.radgroup.ai, www.saramonitoring.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on X @SteveReinharz.

CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"). The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. This publication contains forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and may involve subjective judgment and analysis. As such, there are no assurances whatsoever that the Company will meet its expectations with respect to its future revenues, sales volume, becoming cash flow positive, ARR or RMR. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

For purposes of the Company's disclosures, "Artificial Intelligence" refers to machine-based systems designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy that, for a given set of human defined objectives, can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. In the context of the Company's business, Artificial Intelligence is deployed primarily within the security services and property management industries to support functions such as detection, analysis, prioritization, communication, and response related to safety, security, and operational events.

The Company delivers these capabilities principally through its SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) platform, which serves as the Company's primary agentic artificial intelligence system. SARA is designed to receive and process video, audio, and other sensor data, apply automated analysis and inference, and support actions in accordance with predefined operational objectives and human oversight.

Further note that the Company's Board of Directors oversees the Company's deployment of Artificial Intelligence.

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Doug Clemons
248-270-8273
doug.c@radsecurity.com

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¹ https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/security-services-industry/

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FAQ

What did Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX) announce in this 8-K filing?

AITX reported that its RAD subsidiary received an order for a RIO 360 autonomous security tower from a major hotel brand. The unit will address exterior security issues, particularly in parking areas, and could lead to additional deployments at the same and affiliated properties.

How does the new RIO 360 hotel order fit AITX (AITX) strategic focus?

The order marks RAD’s first major hotel brand deployment, opening the hospitality sector for AITX’s AI-driven security solutions. Management highlights that exterior hotel areas face ongoing security challenges that align closely with RAD’s autonomous monitoring and visible deterrence capabilities.

What security problems is AITX’s RIO 360 solution targeting at the hotel property?

The RIO 360 tower is expected to address recurring issues like loitering and unwanted activity in parking lots and other exterior areas. The hotel evaluated traditional guarding but found it too costly, selecting RIO 360 as a more financially practical and quickly deployable alternative.

How does AITX (AITX) describe the broader market opportunity for RAD solutions?

AITX notes that larger hotel properties across North America face similar exterior security challenges, suggesting significant potential for additional deployments. More broadly, RAD targets the nearly $50 billion U.S. security and guarding services industry with AI-driven systems that can complement or replace human guards.

What cost benefits does AITX claim for its RAD security solutions compared to guards?

AITX states that RAD solutions are designed to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 80% versus traditional manned security and monitoring. These savings come from using autonomous stationary and mobile systems that provide continuous coverage without the recurring labor costs of human personnel.

What certifications and integrations support AITX (AITX) enterprise and government clients?

AITX reports successful completion of a SOC 2 Type 2 audit, supporting trust in its internal controls and data protection. RAD solutions are built to integrate with leading industry platforms, including ongoing collaboration with Immix, which is widely used for central station and remote monitoring environments.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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